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

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 1) adopts the salary recommendations proposed by Maryland's Governor's Salary Commission for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor's 2027-2031 term. It sets specific annual salaries: the Governor's salary increases from $195,000 to $210,000 over four years, and the Lieutenant Governor's from $175,000 to $185,000. The resolution becomes effective January 20, 2027, following the Commission's evaluation of cost of living, comparisons to other state officials, and salaries of governors in other states. The bill directly affects only the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, formalizing their compensation without altering the Commission's structure or process.