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MD SB880

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Kramer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Part-Time State Employment Pilot Program in the Department of Budget and Management to increase availability of part-time positions with benefits in state government

  • Requires the Department to select five executive branch agencies with diverse position types to participate in the program

  • Participating agencies must evaluate full-time position vacancies to determine if they can be converted to two part-time positions with benefits; agencies must document reasons if no positions qualify for conversion

  • Supervisors may not have their supervisory duties increased by more than one additional individual as a result of position conversions

  • Program takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2029; semi-annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly required beginning December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Part-Time State Employment Pilot Program - Established (Maryland Workforce Retention, Recruitment, and Reentry Act)

Reports

Last Action

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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