The Countdown Begins – Only 7 Days Left Until Sine Die

With just seven days left, we have entered the fastest, most chaotic stretch of the legislative session with many of labor’s bills still in play.

These final days move quickly, with bills changing rapidly, multiple floor sessions a day, long debates, and last-minute voting that can make or break our bills.

Now is the time to call your legislators and urge them to pass our affiliates’ bills.

Make sure you are direct and heard loud and clear. Keep a close eye on the meeting schedule using the MGA website for voting sessions and floor debates. Every action in this final week counts.

For help contacting legislators or navigating the MGA website, email ebobo@mddclabor.org.

Bills Sent to the Governor for Signature (as of Tuesday, 4/7)

• HB 1165 – Apprenticeship Accountability and Completion
• HB 472 – Theatrical Production Tax Credit – Alterations and Sunset Extension
• SB 216 – Unemployment Insurance – Confidentiality of Information
• HB 478 – Income Tax – Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers
• SB 6 – Collective Bargaining – Nontenure Track Faculty
• HB 388 – Baltimore County Public Library – Collective Bargaining – Supervisory Employees

Bills Currently on the Floor (as of Tuesday, 4/7)

SB 417 – Maryland Worker Freedom Act (Anti-Captive Audience)
On Third Reader in the House — contact your Delegates to pass this bill.

SB 136 – Collective Bargaining – Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission Police Officers
On Third Reader in the House — contact your Delegates to pass this bill.

SB 445 – Employment Standards – Firefighters – Payment of Wages and Payroll Information
On Third Reader in the House — contact your Delegates to pass this bill.

SB 740 – Transportation Network Companies – Deactivation of Operators
On Third Reader in the House — contact your Delegates to pass this bill.

SB 28 / HB 604 – Binding Arbitration for State Employees
SB 28 is on Second Reader in the House — contact your Delegates to push this bill forward.

Committee Action Needed

SB 900 / HB 1016 – Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses
Contact members of the Senate Finance Committee to vote YES on the bill TODAY.

HB 1081 – Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act
Contact members of the Senate Finance Committee to vote YES on the bill.

HB 864 – Maryland Workforce Apprenticeship Utilization
Contact members of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee to vote YES on the bill.

SB 764 – Minimum Wage for Education Support Professionals
Contact members of the House Ways and Means Committee to vote YES on the bill.

SB 170 – Task Force on Education Funding
Contact members of the House Appropriations Committee to vote YES on the bill.