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MarylandHB 08442025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Somerset County - Salaries of Local Officials - Increase

Sponsored By: Otto

Signed by Governor

Counties - Local LawsCommittees and CommissionsCounty CommissionersLocal Government MandatesPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSheriffsSomerset County

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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher pay for Somerset County local officials

The law takes effect October 1, 2025, and raises annual pay for these Somerset County officials. The Sheriff's minimum salary rises from $85,000 to $105,000. Pay for each of the five County Commissioners rises from $10,000 to $12,000; the president receives $13,000, up from $11,000. Roads Board members receive $12,000 instead of $10,000; the board president receives $13,000 instead of $11,000. Roads Board pay is in addition to commissioner pay. Raises start with the next term beginning after October 1, 2025. That timing limit does not apply to anyone appointed or elected after that date to fill an unexpired term.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Otto

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Barry Beauchamp

    Republican • House

  • Wayne A. Hartman

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 400

    5/6/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/2/2025Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    3/27/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/27/2025Senate

  7. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment Judicial Proceedings

    3/17/2025Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (138-0)

    3/17/2025House

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/13/2025House

  10. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/12/2025House

  11. Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/19/2025House

  12. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/30/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/13/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/30/2025

    PDF

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