Budget Bill – Appropriations Statement – Memorandum of Understanding for State Personnel
Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: FinanceSubject: Operating BudgetStatus: Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to require the Governor to include with the budget bill a statement showing the appropriations necessary to implement and fund each memorandum of understanding that incorporates wages and terms and conditions of employment for Executive Department, higher education, and other State personnel; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kilpatrick, Lancelobbyist | AFSCME Council 3 | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Deitra | AFSCME Local 3167 | Oral |
| FAV | Hawkins, Don | AFSCME Local 3675 | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Demchuk, Pete | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #24 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Conner, Charleslobbyist | Office of the Baltimore County Executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Benson, Joanne | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Wright, Davidlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wilkins, Barbara | Individual | Written (PDF) |