Bill > HB512

This bill increases the annual salaries for key members of the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County, which is the local body responsible for issuing and overseeing liquor licenses. Specifically, the chair's minimum annual salary is raised from $18,000 to $21,240, and the minimum annual salary for each of the other board members is increased from $15,000 to $17,700. Additionally, the bill raises the minimum annual salary for one part-time deputy chief inspector from $18,000 to an unspecified amount that is not less than $18,000, and for each of the 18 part-time inspectors from $7,000 to $8,260. A significant provision across these salary adjustments is that they will now include any cost-of-living increases available to Anne Arundel County employees, ensuring that their compensation can keep pace with inflation. The bill also maintains reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred by the chair and other board members, and continues a $300 monthly expense allowance for each inspector, subject to approval. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0512?ys=2026RS