SB6Introduced in the Senate
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Nontenure Track Faculty
Introduced by Benjamin Kramer, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing collective bargaining rights to nontenure track faculty of system institutions of higher education, Morgan State University, or St. Mary's College of Maryland whose primary assignments involve academic instruction, including teachers, researchers, and department heads and those in comparable positions; and establishing a separate collective bargaining unit for nontenure track faculty.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 695
May 26, 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 6, 2026
96
Yes
34
No
11
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.
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 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {423220/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (32-12)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (96-34)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 695
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