Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 345: Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 345 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act). Primary sponsor: Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Martinez, Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), Mike Rogers (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Gabriel Acevero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Dylan Behler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Andre Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Aletheia McCaskill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Mike Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“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 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation