Judicial Compensation Commission - Recommendations

This Senate Joint Resolution adopts the Judicial Compensation Commission's recommended salary increases for Maryland judges, effective July 1, 2026, through 2030. It specifies exact annual salary amounts for all judicial positions, including increases for Supreme Court Justices, Appellate Court judges, Circuit Court judges, and District Court judges (e.g., Chief Justice from $255,433 to $261,333 in 2026). The resolution also provides a $7,500 annual stipend for administrative judges in the Appellate Court and circuit/District Courts. These changes directly affect all sitting judges in Maryland's court system and require the General Assembly to adopt the recommendations to implement the new salaries.