Judicial Compensation Commission - Recommendations

This House Joint Resolution (HJ 6) implements salary recommendations from Maryland's Judicial Compensation Commission for judges across all state courts. It directly affects judges in the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, Circuit Courts, and District Court by increasing their salaries for fiscal years 2027 through 2030, with specific raises starting July 1, 2026 (e.g., Supreme Court Chief Justice from $255,433 to $261,333). The resolution also adds a $7,500 annual stipend for administrative judges in the Appellate Court and circuit/District Courts. These changes take effect automatically if the General Assembly does not amend them within 50 days of the resolution's introduction.