HB608Introduced in the House of Delegates
Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Employees - Compensation
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the Chief Judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland and a judge who serves as an administrative judge for a circuit court or the District Court to receive an annual stipend in addition to the judge's annual salary; and altering the compensation of the Chairman of the Worker's Compensation Commission to be at least equal to the salary of the Chief Judge of the District Court.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 563
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 7, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Absent |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {703426/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (121-3)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 563
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