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MD HJ6

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes annual salary increases for Maryland judges across all court levels for fiscal years 2027-2030, with raises of approximately $5,900 per year for each position

  • Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice salary increases from $255,433 (current) to $279,033 by July 1, 2029; Justices increase from $236,433 to $260,033

  • Circuit Court judges increase from $214,433 to $238,033; District Court Associate Judges increase from $201,333 to $224,933 over the four-year period

  • Administrative judges for circuit courts, District Court, and the Chief Judge of the Appellate Court receive an additional $7,500 annual stipend

  • If the General Assembly does not adopt or amend the resolution within 50 days of introduction, the recommended salaries automatically take effect; the Assembly may decrease but not increase the recommended amounts

Legislative Description

Judicial Compensation Commission - Recommendations

District Courts

Last Action

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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