Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 657: Public Utilities - Alternatives to Construction of New Transmission Lines
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 657 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Utilities - Alternatives to Construction of New Transmission Lines. Primary sponsor: Chris Tomlinson (Republican), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Josh Stonko (Republican), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), April Rose (Republican), Otto, Ryan Nawrocki (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Mangione, Ken Kerr (Democratic), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Robin Grammer (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Josh Stonko | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42C |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| April Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Otto | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ryan Nawrocki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Mangione | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ken Kerr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Jay Jacobs | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Wayne Hartman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38C |
| Michele Guyton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42B |
| Robin Grammer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Barrie Ciliberti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Jason Buckel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1B |
| Christopher Bouchat | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Barry Beauchamp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38B |
| Chris Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Jesse Pippy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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