Question 1 - Constitutional Amendment - Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026
Source: results.elections.maryland.gov
What does this measure do?
Supports: Labor Rights
Opposes: Government Spending Reduction
Maryland's governor would have to put enough money in each state budget to pay what state worker union contracts promise, including terms decided by a neutral third party when the two sides cannot agree. This would cost taxpayers at least $150,000 a year, possibly much more.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Maryland General Assembly (House Bill 604, Del. Jared Solomon; Chapter 155 of 2026)
Del. Solomon is a Democrat from District 18. The House passed it 93-35 and the Senate 35-11.
Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov
A YES vote means
The governor's budget would have to pay for state worker union contracts, including terms decided by a neutral third party when the two sides cannot agree.
A NO vote means
This budget rule is not added. Related changes that let a neutral third party settle contract disputes for many state workers do not take effect.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: elections.maryland.gov · mgaleg.maryland.gov