Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB312: Constitutional Officers - Salaries
Status: Signed into law, May 12, 2026
Providing for the annual salaries of the Comptroller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State.
What the bill says
An act concerning Constitutional Officers - Salaries FOR the purpose of providing for the annual salaries of the Comptroller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State; and generally relating to the salaries of certain constitutional officers of Maryland. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Government Section 4-103, 5-104, 6-103, and 7-107 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
From the enrolled text, May 19, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Constitutional Officers - Salaries FOR the purpose of providing for the annual salaries of the Comptroller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State; and generally relating to the salaries of certain constitutional officers of Maryland. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Government Section 4-103, 5-104, 6-103, and 7-107 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - State Government 4-103. The Comptroller's annual salary shall be: (1) [$165,000] $175,000 for the first year of the term beginning January [2023] 2027; (2) [$170,000] $180,000 starting on the first anniversary of the beginning of the term; (3) [$173,000] $180,000 starting on the second anniversary of the beginning of the term; and (4) [$175,000] $185,000 starting on the third anniversary of the beginning of the term and thereafter. 5-104. (a) The Treasurer shall devote full time to the duties of office. (b) The Treasurer shall address the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly on a semiannual basis and as necessary on issues of legislative importance, Ch. 562 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND including the activities of the Board of Public Works, bond sales, and investment and procurement initiatives. (c) The Treasurer's annual …
Sponsors
- Bill Ferguson (D, SD-046) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (114-20)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Appropriations
- : Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Appropriations
- : Third Reading Passed (39-7)
- : Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Adopted
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (114-20) (April 8, 2026): 114 yea, 20 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (39-7) (March 18, 2026): 39 yea, 7 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB312?
- SB312 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Constitutional Officers - Salaries.
- What does SB312 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Constitutional Officers - Salaries FOR the purpose of providing for the annual salaries of the Comptroller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State; and generally relating to the salaries of certain constitutional officers of Maryland. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - State Government Section 4-103, 5-104, 6-103, and 7-107 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement).
- What is the status of SB312?
- Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 562 (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB312?
- Bill Ferguson (D, SD-046).
- Where is the official record for SB312?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0312?ys=2026RS
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