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MarylandSB 03132026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Employees - Compensation

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Signed by Governor

Courts and Court Personnel - StatewideAppellate Court of MarylandCircuit CourtsCommittees and CommissionsDistrict CourtsJudgesSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesWorkers' Compensation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Salary floor for workers’ compensation chairman

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland’s State Workers’ Compensation Commission chairman has a guaranteed annual salary floor. The minimum equals the salary set in the State budget for the Chief Judge of the District Court. The law does not set a dollar amount.

Extra annual pay for qualifying judges

Beginning July 1, 2026, qualifying Maryland judges can receive an annual stipend on top of their regular salary. Eligible judges include the Appellate Court’s Chief Judge and administrative judges serving a circuit court or the District Court. The law allows this extra pay but does not require a payment or set an amount.

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: 219 • No: 6

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 6 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 564

    5/12/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (129-6)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/7/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {903228/1 Adopted

    4/7/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    4/7/2026House

  9. Hearing canceled

    3/31/2026House

  10. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/30/2026House

  11. Hearing canceled

    3/30/2026House

  12. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  13. Referred Appropriations

    3/18/2026House

  14. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    3/18/2026Senate

  15. Second Reading Passed

    3/13/2026Senate

  16. Favorable Adopted

    3/13/2026Senate

  17. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/13/2026Senate

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

    3/5/2026Senate

  19. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/21/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/8/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/13/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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