Legislation - HB1516

Title: Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding
Sponsored by: Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Transferring the administration of the electric universal service program from the Public Service Commission to the Office of Home Energy Programs in the Department of Human Services; and altering the authorized uses of the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to include fuel assistance programs.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media; Appropriations

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0771

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation and Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Environment and Transportation and Appropriations
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
			Text - First - Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding

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