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MarylandSB 08412026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Brian J. Feldman (Democratic)

Passed

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsEnergy and ClimateUtility RegulationAddressesAdministrative AgenciesAir PollutionAirportsAnnotated Code of MarylandApartmentsApplicants and ApplicationsAppropriationsAttorney GeneralAuctionsBaltimore CityBonds -see also- County & Baltimore City Bonds; State BondsBoundariesBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsBuilding CodesBuilding Maintenance and RepairCertificationsClassifications 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.Committees and CommissionsConservation -see also- Soil ConservationConstructionConsumer ProtectionContractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc.Contracts -see also- ProcurementCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Data -see also- Census; DemographicsData CentersDebt ManagementDisclosureElectronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds TransferEmergencies -see also- PandemicsEnergy AdministrationEnergy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc.Energy Technology and InfrastructureEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental IncentivesEnvironmental JusticeEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.EthicsEvaluations and ReviewsEvidenceFederal Aid -see also- CARES ActFederal GovernmentFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFire ProtectionFraud -see also- ForgeryFuel -see also- CoalGeneral Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; LegislativePolCmteGeneral Services, Department ofGovernorGrantsHearingsHeating 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 BillsLoans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFALow-IncomeModerate-IncomeMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNonprofit OrganizationsNoticesNuclear Matters -see also- Power PlantsOpen GovernmentPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPermits -see also- Building PermitsPlans and ProposalsPovertyPower PlantsPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexPrivacyProcurementPublic 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 PropertyRegistration -see also- Motor Vehicle RegistrationRenewable 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. RatesSignaturesSolar EnergySolicitationSpecial EventsStandards and Best PracticesState Aid -see also- Public BenefitsStorageStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetTermination 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 MeasuresWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Benjamin Brooks

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bill Ferguson

    Senate

  • Dawn Gile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin M. Harris

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Fry Hester

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cheryl C. Kagan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Washington

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

  • Ron Watson

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 166 • No: 202

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 38 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {873027/1 (Senator West) Rejected

Yes: 14 • No: 29 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {153123/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 14 • No: 23 • Other: 10

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {403821/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected

Yes: 19 • No: 22 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {223827/1 (Senator West) Rejected

Yes: 14 • No: 29

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {813629/1 (Senator Jennings) Adopted

Yes: 20 • No: 19 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {263226/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected

Yes: 15 • No: 28 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {773025/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 17 • No: 26 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

Floor Amendment {673724/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected

Yes: 15 • No: 22 • Other: 10

Actions Timeline

  1. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/13/2026House

  2. Rereferred to Environment and Transportation

    4/9/2026House

  3. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

    4/6/2026House

  4. Third Reading Passed (38-4)

    4/6/2026Senate

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Floor Amendment {353523/1 (Senator Ready) Adopted

    4/2/2026Senate

  7. Floor Amendment {773025/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (17-26)

    4/2/2026Senate

  8. Floor Amendment {263226/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (15-28)

    4/2/2026Senate

  9. Floor Amendment {223827/1 (Senator West) Rejected (14-29)

    4/2/2026Senate

  10. Floor Amendment {523124/1 (Senator Harris) Adopted

    4/2/2026Senate

  11. Floor Amendment {703021/1 (Senator Corderman) Adopted

    4/2/2026Senate

  12. Floor Amendment {513222/1 (Senator Watson) Adopted

    4/2/2026Senate

  13. Floor Amendment {873621/1 (Senator Watson) Adopted

    4/2/2026Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {813629/1 (Senator Jennings) Adopted (20-19)

    4/2/2026Senate

  15. Floor Amendment {673724/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-22)

    4/2/2026Senate

  16. Floor Amendment {403821/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected (19-22)

    4/2/2026Senate

  17. Floor Amendment {153123/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (14-23)

    4/2/2026Senate

  18. Floor Amendment {873027/1 (Senator West) Rejected (14-29)

    4/2/2026Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments {423325/1 Adopted

    4/2/2026Senate

  20. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/2/2026Senate

  21. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/10/2026Senate

  22. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    4/2/2026

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  • First Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

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