Governor's Salary Commission - Salary Recommendations for Governor and Lieutenant Governor

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 5) sets the annual salaries for Maryland's Governor and Lieutenant Governor for their 2027-2031 term, as required by the Maryland Constitution. It establishes a four-year salary schedule: the Governor's salary starts at $195,000 (first year) and increases to $210,000 (fourth year), while the Lieutenant Governor's starts at $175,000 and rises to $185,000. The resolution must be approved by the General Assembly within 50 days; if not, the Governor's Salary Commission's recommended amounts automatically take effect on January 20, 2027. The bill directly affects the Governor and Lieutenant Governor by defining their compensation under constitutional requirements.