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MarylandHB 06072026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Constitutional Officers - Salaries

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Signed by Governor

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsAttorney GeneralComptrollerSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSecretary of StateTreasurers

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Expense reimbursement for Attorney General

The Attorney General can be reimbursed for travel and other costs tied to official duties. Reimbursement covers expenses incurred while doing the work of the Office of the Attorney General.

Full-time and reporting rules for Treasurer

The Maryland Treasurer must work full time in the office. The Treasurer must brief the Legislative Policy Committee twice a year and as needed. The briefings cover Board of Public Works actions, bond sales, and investment and procurement initiatives. These duties apply while the Treasurer serves.

Raises for Maryland constitutional officers

The law sets new pay schedules starting with terms or appointments in January 2027. Comptroller, Treasurer, and Attorney General pay is $175,000 in year one, $180,000 in years two and three, and $185,000 from year four on. The Secretary of State pay is $120,000 in year one, $124,000 in years two and three, and $128,000 from year four on. These changes take effect for new terms after October 1, 2026 and do not change salaries for current terms that began before that date. If someone is appointed or elected after October 1, 2026 to fill an unexpired term, the new pay applies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 151 • No: 16

Senate vote • 4/3/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 38 • No: 5 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 113 • No: 11 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 561

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/3/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (38-5)

    4/3/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/1/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/1/2026Senate

  7. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (113-11)

    3/21/2026House

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/20/2026House

  10. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    3/20/2026House

  11. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/17/2026House

  12. First Reading Appropriations

    1/28/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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