SB28Introduced in the Senate
Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026
Introduced by Cory McCray, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the collective bargaining process for certain State employees, including by requiring the selection of a neutral arbitrator to oversee certain aspects of collective bargaining, establishing a process of arbitration in the event of impasse in negotiations between certain parties; requiring that each budget bill submitted by the Governor contain the appropriations necessary to implement all terms and conditions of employment in certain memoranda of understanding for the next ensuing fiscal year; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 156
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
99
Yes
34
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Not Voting |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Budget and Taxation and Finance
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {873428/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (34-11)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (99-34)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor, assigned a chapter number, enactment subject to constitutional referendum - Chapter 156
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 873428/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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