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MD SB1003

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Howard County Senators

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new salary schedule for the Howard County Sheriff: $220,601 for calendar year 2027, $227,230 for 2028, $234,079 for 2029, and $241,149 for 2030 and subsequent years

  • Sets identical salary increases for the Howard County State's Attorney on the same schedule, replacing the current formula tied to District Court judge salaries

  • Salary changes apply only at the beginning of a new term of office, per Maryland Constitution Article III, § 35, and do not affect officials currently serving

  • Effective date is October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Howard County - Sheriff and State's Attorney - Compensation Ho. Co. 13-26

Courts and Court Personnel - Local

Last Action

First Reading Senate Rules

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2026

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