2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1312

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 795
Sponsored By:
Delegates Smigiel and Taylor
Entitled:
Maryland Electricity Reregulation and Energy Independence Act of 2009

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to evaluate plans regarding electric generating needs; requiring the Commission to approve a certificate of public convenience and necessity application only after consideration of need; making a finding and declaration regarding a goal to return to a regulated electric market; requiring that new electric generation facilities be owned by electric companies except under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/16
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
3/9
Re-referred Economic Matters
3/10
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/27
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36
Delegate Herman L. Taylor, Jr., District 14

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Construction
Contracts -see also- Land Installment Contracts; Procurement
Disclosure
Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy
Hearings
Jurisdiction
Mergers and Acquisitions
Natural Resources, Department of
Power Plants
Public Service Commission
Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records
Rules and Regulations
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-201 , 7-207 , 7-518 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered