HB713Introduced in the House of Delegates
Cecil County - Orphans' Court Judges - Compensation
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Increasing the salary of a judge of the Orphans' Court for Cecil County to be an amount determined by the County Council of Cecil County, but not less than $11,000; establishing that the Chief Judge shall receive certain additional compensation annually as determined by the County Council of Cecil County, but not less than $1,500; and specifying the annual allowance for travel expenses to be as determined by the County Council of Cecil County but not less than $1,500.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 19, 2026
130
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates 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?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (130-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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