Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 640: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity – Overhead Transmission Lines – Conservation Easements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 640 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity – Overhead Transmission Lines – Conservation Easements. Primary sponsor: Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Josh Stonko (Republican), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), April Rose (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), April Miller (Republican), Susan McComas (Republican), Mangione, Mary Lehman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Ken Kerr (Democratic), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Mike Griffith (Republican), Kris Fair (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Josh Stonko | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42C |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| April Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Jesse Pippy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Mangione | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Andre Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Mike Griffith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
“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 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Economic Matters