Legislation - HB1640

Title: Energy-Related Programs, Surcharges, and Taxes (Maryland Energy Savings Guarantee Act)
Sponsored by: Delegates Chisholm, M. Morgan, and Szeliga
Status: In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Analysis

Synopsis

Repealing certain provisions related to a certain environmental surcharge, the electric universal service program, energy efficiency and conservation plans, the renewable energy portfolio standard, building energy efficiency standards, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and the public service company franchise tax; prohibiting public service companies from including certain taxes, surcharges, riders, assessments, or certain other charges in a retail electric or gas bill; etc.

Committees

Original:: Rules and Executive Nominations

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

Contingency - on a contingency described in Sec. 9 of the bill

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/25/2026 Legislative Date 2/25/2026 Action First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Energy-Related Programs, Surcharges, and Taxes (Maryland Energy Savings Guarantee Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/25/2026	2/25/2026	First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
			Text - First - Energy-Related Programs, Surcharges, and Taxes (Maryland Energy Savings Guarantee Act)

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