Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB0612 — Talbot County - Public Schools - School Schedule Options

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Authorizing the Talbot County Board of Education to operate schools within the county using a school scheduling model that eliminates early dismissal days to allow for less than 180 school days if the minimal hours of attendance are met; and requiring the county board to offer certain hourly employees an opportunity to make up lost wages under certain circumstances.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

  2. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  3. First Reading (Opposite House)

  4. Third Reading (House of Origin) — Passed

  5. Second Reading (House of Origin) — Passed with Amendments

  6. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Talbot County Senators · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Talbot County Senators

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

On Third Reading

Passed 43 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6000
Democrat 26003
Republican 11001
Total 43004
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Sydnor — Yea
Guzzone — Yea
Watson — Yea
Hershey — Yea
Lewis Young — Yea
Delegate Stephanie Smith Democrat Yea
Senator Alonzo T. Washington Democrat Not Voting
Senator Antonio Hayes Democrat Yea
Senator Arthur Ellis Democrat Yea
Senator Benjamin Brooks Democrat Yea
Senator Benjamin F. Kramer Democrat Yea
Senator Brian J. Feldman Democrat Yea
Senator C. Anthony Muse Democrat Yea
Senator Carl Jackson Democrat Yea
Senator Cheryl C. Kagan Democrat Yea
Senator Clarence K. Lam Democrat Yea
Senator Cory V. McCray Democrat Yea
Senator Craig J. Zucker Democrat Yea
Senator Dalya Attar Democrat Yea
Senator Dawn Gile Democrat Yea
Senator Jeff Waldstreicher Democrat Yea
Senator Jim Rosapepe Democrat Yea
Senator Joanne C. Benson Democrat Not Voting
Senator Katie Fry Hester Democrat Yea
Senator Kevin M. Harris Democrat Yea
Senator Malcolm Augustine Democrat Yea
Senator Mary Washington Democrat Yea
Senator Mary-Dulany James Democrat Not Voting
Senator Nancy J. King Democrat Yea
Senator Nick Charles Democrat Yea
Senator Pamela Beidle Democrat Yea
Senator Sara Love Democrat Yea
Senator Shaneka Henson Democrat Yea
Senator Shelly Hettleman Democrat Yea
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire Republican Yea
Senator Chris West Republican Yea
Senator J.B. Jennings Republican Yea
Senator Jack Bailey Republican Yea
Senator Jason C. Gallion Republican Yea
Senator Johnny Mautz Republican Yea
Senator Johnny Ray Salling Republican Yea
Senator Justin Ready Republican Yea
Senator Mary Beth Carozza Republican Yea
Senator Mike McKay Republican Yea
Senator Paul D. Corderman Republican Yea
Senator William G. Folden Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0612 do?
Authorizing the Talbot County Board of Education to operate schools within the county using a school scheduling model that eliminates early dismissal days to allow for less than 180 school days if the minimal hours of attendance are met; and requiring the county board to offer certain hourly employees an opportunity to make up lost wages under certain circumstances.
Who sponsors SB0612?
SB0612 is sponsored by Talbot County Senators.
What is the current status of SB0612?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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