State Government - Public Employee Relations Act - Alterations
Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: State Government - PersonnelStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 607 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing the condition that must be met for a certain exclusive representative to meet with a new employee by video or similar technology; altering certain requirements for the deputy directors appointed by the Public Employee Relations Board; and altering certain procedures regarding the timing of exclusive representation elections.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 5Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Solomon, Lafe | Maryland Public Employee Relations Board | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State & District of Columbia AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cano, Christopherlobbyist | SEIU Local 500 | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Maher, Davidlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Solomon, Lafe | Maryland Public Employee Relations Board | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State & District of Columbia AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Maher, Davidlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Riley, Deniselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Russo, Daniel | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Maryland Public Employee Relations BoardFAV 1FWA 1
SEIU Local 500FAV 1