Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 460: Solar Energy - Construction of Generating Stations in Priority Preservation Areas and Study
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 29
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Chris Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Kevin Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38A |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Barrie Ciliberti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jeff Ghrist | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Jim Hinebaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1A |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Seth Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30B |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Jay Jacobs | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Bob Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Mangione | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Jesse Pippy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| April Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
| William Wivell | 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 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation