Library Collective Bargaining Bill Passes the House, Counties Seek Clarifying Amendments
House Bill 65 was passed out of the chamber and is now up for consideration in the Senate. MACo is seeking clarifying amendments. MACo opposes HB 65 - Education - Public Libraries - Collective Bargaining as drafted. The bill effectively repeals the ability of local jurisdictions to pursue single-county legislation in this policy area, a framework that has suited the needs of both counties and library employees for years. This bill’s one-size-fits-all approach would not only…