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MarylandSB 03122026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Higher pay for Comptroller, Treasurer, AG, Secretary

Beginning with terms or appointments that start in January 2027, the law sets new salaries for four officers. Comptroller: $175,000 in year one; $180,000 after the first and second anniversaries; $185,000 after the third anniversary and after. Treasurer: $175,000 in year one; $180,000 after the first and second anniversaries; $185,000 after the third anniversary and after. Attorney General: $175,000 in year one; $180,000 after the first and second anniversaries; $185,000 after the third anniversary and after. Secretary of State: $120,000 in year one; $124,000 after the first and second anniversaries; $128,000 after the third anniversary and after.

Expense reimbursements for Attorney General

The Attorney General gets reimbursed for travel and other work costs tied to the job. The law does not set rates or caps in this section.

Full-time and reporting rules for Treasurer

The Treasurer must work full time. The Treasurer must brief the Legislative Policy Committee twice a year and as needed. Topics include Board of Public Works, bond sales, investments, and procurement.

When new officer salaries take effect

The law takes effect October 1, 2026. It does not change salaries for terms that began before that date. The new pay rates start at the next term. If someone is chosen after October 1, 2026 to finish an unexpired term, the new rates can apply.

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: 153 • No: 27

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 20 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (114-20)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Appropriations

    4/7/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/21/2026House

  7. Referred Appropriations

    3/18/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (39-7)

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/13/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/13/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/13/2026Senate

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

    3/5/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/21/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/13/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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