HJ5

Governor's Salary Commission - Salary Recommendations for Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Introduced·1/27/26

Maryland HJ5 adopts the Governor's Salary Commission's recommended salaries for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor for the 2027-2031 term.

Maryland HJ5 adopts the Governor's Salary Commission's recommended salaries for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor for the 2027-2031 term. The Governor's Salary Commission, established under Article II, Section 21A of the Maryland Constitution, evaluated gubernatorial compensation based on cost of living changes and other principles. The Governor's salary increases from $195,000 in the first year to $210,000 in the fourth year, while the Lieutenant Governor's salary increases from $175,000 in the first year to $185,000 in the fourth year.

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Calendar

Mar 3

1:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Enacted under Article II, Section 21A(d) of the Maryland Constitution

Mar 19

House

Assigned a resolution number - Joint Resolution 3

Feb 17

House

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