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MD SB976

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Carozza

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual salary for Wicomico County Orphans' Court judges from $11,600 to $16,000, paid quarterly

  • Salary increase applies only to judges beginning a new term of office after the effective date, per Maryland Constitution Article III, § 35

  • Judges appointed or elected to fill unexpired terms after the effective date are eligible for the new salary immediately

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Wicomico County - Orphans' Court Judge - Annual Salary

Judges

Last Action

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/4/2026
Rules2/14/2026

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