MarylandHB 15322026 Regular SessionHouse

Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act

Sponsored By: Marc Korman (Democratic)

Passed

Utility RegulationEnergy and ClimateAddressesAdministrative AgenciesAir PollutionAirportsAnnotated Code of MarylandApartmentsApplicants and ApplicationsAppropriationsAttorneysAttorney GeneralAuctionsAuditors and AuditsBaltimore CityBonds -see also- County & Baltimore City Bonds; State BondsBoundariesBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsBuilding CodesBuilding Maintenance and RepairCertificationsCharging StationsClassifications and DesignationsClean Energy Credits -see also- Envir.Incent; Renew.EnergyCodes -see also- Annotated Code of Md; Building CodesCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commercial PropertyCommittees and CommissionsConservation -see also- Soil ConservationConstructionConsumer ProtectionContractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc.Contracts -see also- ProcurementCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Courts -see also- AppCt; Circuit; District; Orphans'; etc.Data -see also- Census; DemographicsData CentersDebt ManagementDisclosureElectronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds TransferElectronic GovernmentElectric Motor VehiclesEmergency BillsEmergencies -see also- PandemicsEnergy AdministrationEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Energy Technology and InfrastructureEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental IncentivesEnvironmental JusticeEnvironmental TrustEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Escrow AccountsEthicsEvaluations and ReviewsEvidenceFederal Aid -see also- CARES ActFederal GovernmentFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFire ProtectionFuel -see also- CoalGeneral Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; LegislativePolCmteGeneral Services, Department ofGoods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsGovernorGrantsHearingsHeating and CoolingHousing and Community Development, Department ofHousing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesIndependent ContractorsIndustry and ManufacturingInflationInformation TechnologyInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionInstallment PaymentsInterestInternet -see also- Internet AccessInterstate AffairsInvestments -see also- SecuritiesJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabKinship -see also- Parents and GuardiansLabelingLabor, Department ofLabor and Industry, Division ofLeases and RentLegislation -see also- Correct Leg; Cur Leg; Emerg BillsLiabilityLoans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFALow-IncomeManagers and SupervisorsMaps and ChartsModerate-IncomeMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNatural Resources, Department ofNonprofit OrganizationsNoticesNuclear Matters -see also- Power PlantsOpen GovernmentPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPermits -see also- Building PermitsPlans and ProposalsPovertyPower PlantsPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexPrivacyPrivate Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchProcurementPublic Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstPPublic Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St HsePublic InformationPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchPublic Service CommissionPublic Works, Board ofReal PropertyRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationRemote AccessRenewable Energy Sources -see also- Geotherm; Solar; etc.ReportsResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSchool BusesSewageSignaturesSolar EnergySolicitationSpecial EventsStandards and Best PracticesState Aid -see also- Public BenefitsStorageStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetTechnology -see also- AeroT; BioT; EnergyT; InfoT; MedT; etcTermination of ServicesTimeTransportation, Department ofTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcUtilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; WaterVirtual EnvironmentsWaiversWater -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.WeatherWeights and MeasuresWind EnergyWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marc Korman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

  • Linda Foley

    Democratic • House

  • David Fraser-Hidalgo

    Democratic • House

  • Michele Guyton

    Democratic • House

  • Anne Healey

    Democratic • House

  • Marvin E. Holmes

    Democratic • House

  • Robert B. Long

    Republican • House

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

  • Darrell Odom

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie Ziegler

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 983 • No: 1,840

House vote 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 105 • No: 27 • Other: 10

Senate vote 4/13/2026

Motion Limit Debate (Senator King) Adopted

Yes: 32 • No: 13 • Other: 2

Senate vote 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 35 • No: 11 • Other: 1

Senate vote 4/13/2026

Conference Committee Report {583123/1 Adopted

Yes: 33 • No: 11 • Other: 3

Senate vote 4/6/2026

Third Readings Passed with Amendments

Yes: 38 • No: 4

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {403425/1 (Delegate Wivell) Rejected

Yes: 36 • No: 90 • Other: 16

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {713521/1 (Delegate Tomlinson) Rejected

Yes: 38 • No: 95 • Other: 8

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {793623/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected

Yes: 33 • No: 99 • Other: 9

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {693028/1 (Delegate Hornberger) Rejected

Yes: 31 • No: 100 • Other: 10

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {813424/1 (Delegate Hornberger) Rejected

Yes: 37 • No: 97 • Other: 7

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {303024/1 (Delegate Howard) Rejected

Yes: 39 • No: 96 • Other: 6

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {303926/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected

Yes: 38 • No: 98 • Other: 5

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {513823/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected

Yes: 35 • No: 94 • Other: 12

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {403924/1 (Delegate Griffith) Rejected

Yes: 36 • No: 98 • Other: 7

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {423827/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected

Yes: 38 • No: 96 • Other: 7

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {113421/1 (Delegate Fisher) Rejected

Yes: 36 • No: 97 • Other: 8

House vote 3/17/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 108 • No: 25 • Other: 8

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {663523/1 (Delegate Hartman) Rejected

Yes: 37 • No: 98

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {283823/1 (Delegate Nkongolo) Rejected

Yes: 37 • No: 98 • Other: 6

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {603022/1 (Delegate Rose) Rejected

Yes: 37 • No: 98

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {283429/1 (Delegate Schmidt) Rejected

Yes: 31 • No: 99 • Other: 11

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {423729/1 (Delegate Fisher) Rejected

Yes: 35 • No: 98 • Other: 8

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {863121/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected

Yes: 34 • No: 99 • Other: 8

House vote 3/17/2026

Floor Amendment {993026/1 (Delegate Adams) Rejected

Yes: 24 • No: 99 • Other: 18

Actions Timeline

  1. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026House
  2. Third Reading Passed (35-11)

    4/13/2026Senate
  3. Conference Committee Report {583123/1 Adopted (33-11)

    4/13/2026Senate
  4. Motion Limit Debate (Senator King) Adopted (32-13)

    4/13/2026Senate
  5. Conference Committee Report {583123/1

    4/13/2026Senate
  6. Third Reading Passed (105-27)

    4/13/2026House
  7. Conference Committee Report {583123/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026House
  8. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Feldman, Hester and Simonaire)

    4/9/2026House
  9. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/9/2026House
  10. Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Feldman, Hester and Simonaire)

    4/9/2026Senate
  11. Senate Refuses Recede

    4/9/2026Senate
  12. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Korman, Fraser-Hidalgo and Guyton)

    4/9/2026Senate
  13. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/9/2026Senate
  14. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate
  15. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Korman, Fraser-Hidalgo and Guyton)

    4/8/2026House
  16. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/8/2026House
  17. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/8/2026House
  18. Third Readings Passed with Amendments (38-4)

    4/6/2026Senate
  19. Floor Amendment {353225/1 (Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee) Adopted

    4/6/2026Senate
  20. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/2/2026Senate
  21. Favorable with Amendments {393820/1 Adopted

    4/2/2026Senate
  22. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/2/2026Senate
  23. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/20/2026Senate
  24. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/18/2026Senate
  25. Third Reading Passed (108-25)

    3/17/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

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