Legislation - SB0923

Title: Solar Photovoltaic Modules, Energy Storage, and Zero-Emission Vehicles - Advisory Councils, Checkoff Programs, and Funds
Sponsored by: Senator Harris
Status: In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing the Maryland Solar Photovoltaic Module Energy Security and Affordability Fund, the Maryland Energy Storage Energy Security and Affordability Fund, and the Maryland Zero-Emission Vehicle Energy Security and Affordability Fund; establishing advisory councils to administer the funds, support the marketing and promotion of certain technologies, and create certain checkoff programs; requiring certain surcharges on the sale of solar photovoltaic modules, energy storage systems, and zero-emission vehicles; etc.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/10/2026 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Solar Photovoltaic Modules, Energy Storage, and Zero-Emission Vehicles - Advisory Councils, Checkoff Programs, and Funds Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/02/2026 Legislative Date 3/02/2026 Action Withdrawn by Sponsor Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate	2/10/2026	2/10/2026	Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Solar Photovoltaic Modules, Energy Storage, and Zero-Emission Vehicles - Advisory Councils, Checkoff Programs, and Funds
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing canceled
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing canceled
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	3/02/2026	3/02/2026	Withdrawn by Sponsor

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