MD SB618 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on March 23 2026 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-04-13 - Third Reading Passed (102-35)
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on March 23 2026 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-04-13 - Third Reading Passed (102-35)
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics to exempt a member of the General Assembly, a filed candidate for election to the General Assembly, or a member-elect of the General Assembly from the prohibition against receiving earned income from an executive unit or political subdivision of the State under certain circumstances; and requiring the Committee to issue an opinion to provide guidance to the members of the Maryland General Assembly on compliance with the Act.
Title
Public Ethics - Members of the General Assembly - State and Local Government Employment Exemption
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 102 N: 35 NV: 3 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 32 N: 10 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Floor Amendment 963723/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (Y: 13 N: 29 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [FAIL]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Floor Amendment 583328/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (Y: 13 N: 27 NV: 4 Abs: 3) [FAIL]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 32 N: 10 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Floor Amendment 963723/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (Y: 13 N: 29 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [FAIL]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Floor Amendment 583328/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (Y: 13 N: 27 NV: 4 Abs: 3) [FAIL]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | House | Third Reading Passed (102-35) |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Favorable with Amendments {363920/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-11 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections |
| 2026-03-26 | House | Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-24 | House | Referred Government, Labor, and Elections |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (32-10) |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Floor Amendment {963723/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected (13-29) |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Floor Amendment {583328/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (13-27) |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {833929/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Motion Laid Over (Senator Hershey) Adopted |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {833929/1 |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Same As/Similar To
HB636 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-06 - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Committees and Commissions
Ethics
Evaluations and Reviews
General Assembly
Legislative Services, Department of
Legislators
Plans and Proposals
Political Candidates
Public Employees
Public Officials
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
State Employees
studies
Sunset
Work, Labor, and Employment
Ethics
Evaluations and Reviews
General Assembly
Legislative Services, Department of
Legislators
Plans and Proposals
Political Candidates
Public Employees
Public Officials
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
State Employees
studies
Sunset
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Provisions | 5 | 514 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
