SENATE BILL 681

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1375

Sponsored By:

Senator Sfikas

Entitled:

Public Utilities - Unclaimed Funds - Energy Assistance

Synopsis:

Requiring the Comptroller of Maryland to distribute 75% of the unclaimed remittance funds from gas and electric public utilities to the Victorine Q. Adams Fuel Fund and community action agencies throughout Maryland for use of critical need energy assistance.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/1

First Reading Finance

2/27

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

3/18

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.

3/25

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMPTROLLER

ENERGY MATTERS -see also- FUEL; POWER PLANTS; SOLAR ENERGY

FUEL -see also- COAL

SOCIAL SERVICES -see also- WELFARE

UTILITIES -see also- HIGH VOLTAGE LINES; TELEPHONES; WATER

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law

( 17-317 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered