Bill > HB165

This bill alters the salaries of sheriffs in various Maryland counties, with a significant provision that beginning in calendar year 2027, the salary for the sheriff in Allegany, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Kent, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester counties will be equal to the salary of the State's Attorney for that respective county. For some counties, like Carroll and Cecil, specific salary increases are outlined before 2027, and for others, like Calvert and St. Mary's, their salaries are tied to the pay of a Department of State Police lieutenant colonel until 2027. The bill also clarifies that these changes will take effect on October 1, 2026, and will apply to terms of office beginning on or after that date, not affecting sheriffs currently serving their terms.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0165?ys=2026RS