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HB 1091

Baltimore City Sheriff's Office - Collective Bargaining - Compensation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Smith

HB 1091 modifies collective bargaining and compensation procedures for Baltimore City Sheriff's Office employees, affecting labor negotiations and municipal budget obligations.

Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1091

Legislative bill overview

HB 1091 modifies collective bargaining and compensation procedures for the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office. The bill has passed third reading and is now referred to the Finance Committee, with a hearing scheduled for March 25, 2025. It received a favorable report with amendments from the Appropriations Committee.

Why is this important

The Baltimore City Sheriff's Office is a significant employer in the city, and changes to collective bargaining rights and compensation directly affect labor relations, municipal budgeting, and service delivery. These modifications could impact both employee wages and benefits and the city's fiscal obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of bargaining changes - Alterations to what compensation and benefits can be negotiated may be viewed as either protecting city finances or limiting worker representation, depending on perspective
  • Budget implications - Any compensation adjustments require municipal funding; taxpayers and city officials may disagree on affordability versus fair wages
  • Labor union opposition or support - Union representatives may view the changes favorably or unfavorably depending on whether amendments expanded or restricted bargaining rights

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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