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MD HB1514

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Calvert County Commissioner salaries increase from $50,500 to $58,000 for the board president and from $48,000 to $53,000 for associate members, with new retiree health benefits available after 10 years of service regardless of age

  • County Treasurer salary doubles from $57,500 to $115,000, and future treasurers (terms beginning after November 4, 2026) will receive the same pension benefits as county employees rather than the current $150-per-year-served formula

  • Board of Education president compensation rises from $6,500 to $8,500 annually starting in 2027, while other board members increase from $5,500 to $7,500

  • State's Attorney salary provision is simplified to equal a circuit court judge's salary, removing language about increases only taking effect at the start of elected terms

  • Salary changes apply only to officials beginning new terms of office after October 1, 2026, in accordance with Maryland Constitution Article III, § 35

Legislative Description

Calvert County - County Officials and Board of Education - Salaries and Benefits

Education, Boards of

Last Action

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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