Somerset County - Salaries of Local Officials - Increase

SB 717 increases annual salaries for specific Somerset County officials: the sheriff ($85,000 to $105,000), regular county commissioners ($10,000 to $12,000), commissioners' president ($11,000 to $13,000), county roads board members ($10,000 to $12,000), and roads board president ($11,000 to $13,000). The bill amends Maryland Code sections governing these positions, specifically modifying Sections 2-333(b)(1), 2-101, and 9-104 of Somerset County's public local laws. These salary changes take effect October 1, 2025, applying to the next term of office after that date. The bill directly affects all current and future holders of these specific Somerset County elected or appointed roles.