All Roll Calls
Yes: 174 • No: 0
MarylandHB 02342026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Public Safety - Police Employees and Deputy State Fire Marshals - Repeal of Pay Rate Restriction on Promotion
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Public SafetyFire ProtectionLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesState Police, Department of
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Bill Overview
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Maryland police and deputy fire marshals keep pay step
Beginning July 1, 2026, promoted Maryland police employees and deputy State Fire Marshals keep their pay step. They get pay for the new rank in the same step they held before; the old rule that could drop a step is repealed. The Secretary sets a formal pay plan for police and State Police communications staff, with ranks and grades, approved by the Budget Secretary and funded by the State budget. Each covered worker gets the plan’s pay rate and length of service step increases. Step timing: those employed on July 1, 1967 move up each July 1; all others move up on their work‑anniversary date.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 39 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 3/11/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 133
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/9/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (39-0)
4/9/2026SenateFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/8/2026SenateFavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/8/2026SenateReferred Judicial Proceedings
3/12/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (135-0)
3/11/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed
3/10/2026HouseFavorable Adopted
3/10/2026HouseFavorable Report by Appropriations
3/10/2026HouseHearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/9/2026HouseFirst Reading Appropriations
1/14/2026HousePre-filed
9/24/2025House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/10/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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