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MarylandHB 15542026 Regular SessionHouse

Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report

Sponsored By: Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - Sales and UseAgriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc.ComptrollerEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.ExemptionsFarmers and Farming -see also- Agriculture; FarmlandLivestockMeat, Poultry, Seafood -see also- Clams; Crabs; Food; OysterPublic Service CommissionReportsSales and Use TaxStudentsUtilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; Water

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Electric companies must share usage data for farm tax study

Beginning July 1, 2026, electric companies in Maryland must give the Comptroller aggregate electricity use and billing data when asked. The Comptroller uses the data to prepare a report due December 15, 2026 on whether electricity for certain farm uses should be exempt from sales and use tax. The data are aggregate, not individual customer records. The law does not create a tax exemption; it sets up a study and report.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kevin B. Hornberger

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Sheree Sample-Hughes

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 125 • No: 6 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 783

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 3/31 at 1:30 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (125-6)

    3/18/2026House

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/17/2026House

  11. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    3/13/2026House

  12. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/16/2026House

  13. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

    PDF

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