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MarylandSB 07172025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Somerset County - Salaries of Local Officials - Increase

Sponsored By: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican)

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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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Higher pay for Somerset County local officials

The law raises the Somerset County Sheriff’s minimum annual salary from $85,000 to $105,000. County Commissioners’ annual pay rises from $10,000 to $12,000, and their President’s pay rises from $11,000 to $13,000. Roads Board members’ additional annual pay rises from $10,000 to $12,000, and their President’s from $11,000 to $13,000. Roads Board pay is in addition to County Commissioner pay. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, with raises starting at the beginning of the next term after that date. Earlier-starting terms are excluded, except for people appointed or elected after that date to fill an unexpired term.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 399

    5/6/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    3/31/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    3/31/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/28/2025House

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

    3/19/2025House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/17/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    3/17/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/14/2025Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/14/2025Senate

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

    3/14/2025Senate

  12. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

    2/4/2025Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment and Judicial Proceedings

    1/31/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/14/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/31/2025

    PDF

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