STATE BILLMD HB 1248PASSED

Workgroup for an Inclusive State Workplace - Established

Establishing the Workgroup for an Inclusive State Workplace to study and make recommendations regarding the expansion of part-time State employment opportunities for individuals who are challenged by the traditional full-time employment structure; and requiring the Department of Budget and Management, taking into consideration the Workgroup's findings and recommendations, to develop and distribute guidance to State agencies on expanding part-time employment opportunities.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 1248 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

SWSarah WolekRepresentative · Democrat · HD-016Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 386House

Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (98-35)House

Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (35-12)Senate

Apr 13, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments {973026/1 AdoptedSenate

Apr 13, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate

Show 7 earlier actions

Mar 23, 2026Referred FinanceSenate

Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed (97-27)House

Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {173025/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by AppropriationsHouse

Feb 17, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 12, 2026First Reading AppropriationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 21, 2026 · House · 97 yea · 27 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 35 yea · 12 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 98 yea · 35 nayPassed

Subjects

State Government - Personnel
Administrative Agencies
Budget and Management, Department of
Evaluations and Reviews
Managers and Supervisors
Pilot Programs
Reports
State Employees
Sunset
Work, Labor, and Employment
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Governor
meetings
Plans and Proposals
studies

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