MD HB98 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB875
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-24 - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-24 - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the definition of "qualifying biomass" for purposes of excluding energy derived from certain material from being eligible for meeting certain Tier 1 obligations under the renewable energy portfolio standard; providing that existing obligations or contract rights may not be impaired by the Act; and applying the Act to all renewable energy portfolio standard compliance years beginning January 1, 2021, or later.
Title
Electricity - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Qualifying Biomass
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-24 | House | Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-13 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Same As/Similar To
HB98 (Carry Over) 2020-01-24 - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
SB168 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-13 - Unfavorable Report by Finance
SB168 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-13 - Unfavorable Report by Finance
Subjects
Energy
Energy Matters
Environmental Matters
Natural Resources
Renewable Energy Sources
Trees
Utility Regulation
Energy Matters
Environmental Matters
Natural Resources
Renewable Energy Sources
Trees
Utility Regulation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | 7 | 701 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 704 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0098?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0098f.pdf |
