Bill > SB976

This bill, Senate Bill 976, proposes to increase the annual salary for a judge of the Orphans' Court in Wicomico County, Maryland, from the current $11,600 to $16,000, with payments to be made quarterly. The Orphans' Court is a court that handles matters related to estates and trusts, such as probating wills and appointing guardians. Importantly, this salary increase will not apply to judges currently serving in a term that began before the bill's effective date of July 1, 2026; instead, it will take effect at the start of their next term, unless they are appointed or elected to fill an unexpired term after the bill becomes law.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0976?ys=2026RS