Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 460: Solar Energy - Construction of Generating Stations in Priority Preservation Areas and Study

In committee Last action January 28, 2026: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

Plain-language summary

HB 460 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Solar Energy - Construction of Generating Stations in Priority Preservation Areas and Study. Primary sponsor: Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Jeff Ghrist (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Jim Hinebaugh (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Seth Howard (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Mangione, Susan McComas (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican), William Wivell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Barry Beauchamp (Republican); Chris Adams (Republican); Kevin Anderson (Republican); Steve Arentz (Republican); and 26 more.