Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1525: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, EmPOWER Energy Efficiency Programs, and Community Solar Energy Generating Systems
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1525 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, EmPOWER Energy Efficiency Programs, and Community Solar Energy Generating Systems. Primary sponsor: William Wivell (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Susan McComas (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Wivell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation