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Read. Follow. Verify.Maryland Law Raises Annual Salaries for Comptroller, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Secretary of State Beginning in 2027
Last action · May 12, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562
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What This Bill Does
Maryland Senate Bill 312 increases the annual salaries for the Comptroller, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Secretary of State starting with terms and appointments beginning in January 2027. The salary adjustments range from $7,500 to $10,000 for the first year of the term, with incremental raises over the subsequent three years. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, but under the Maryland Constitution, the pay increases apply only to terms starting after that date.
The measure determines the compensation levels for four major statewide constitutional offices, increasing top-earning potential to between $128,000 and $185,000 by the third anniversary of their terms.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Comptroller
The officeholder's statutory salary schedule is increased for terms beginning in January 2027.
Treasurer
The officeholder's statutory salary schedule is increased and reporting obligations are maintained.
Attorney General
The officeholder's statutory salary schedule and expense reimbursement provisions apply.
Secretary of State
The officeholder's statutory salary schedule is increased for appointments beginning in January 2027.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do the new salaries take effect for constitutional officers?
Do current officeholders receive these pay increases immediately?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
13 actions- May 12, 2026Governor of MarylandEnrolledApproved by the Governor - Chapter 562
- Apr 8, 2026SenateFloorReturned Passed
- Apr 8, 2026HouseFloorThird Reading Passed (114-20)
- Apr 7, 2026HouseFloorFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Apr 7, 2026HouseCommitteeFavorable Report by Appropriations
- Mar 21, 2026HouseHearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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- Mar 18, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred Appropriations
- Mar 18, 2026SenateFloorThird Reading Passed (39-7)
- Mar 13, 2026SenateFloorSecond Reading Passed
- Mar 13, 2026SenateFloorFavorable Adopted
- Mar 13, 2026SenateCommitteeFavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
- Mar 5, 2026SenateHearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- Jan 21, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst Reading Budget and Taxation
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