Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1349: Public Service Commission - Implementation Plan to Convert Formerly Operational Fossil Fuel Generating Stations
Status: In committee, March 3, 2026
Requiring the Public Service Commission to develop an implementation plan to convert formerly operational fossil fuel generating stations in the State to natural gas generating stations; requiring the Commission to conduct a public stakeholder process to solicit input when developing the implementation plan; and requiring the Commission, by January 1, 2027, to provide its implementation plan and recommendations to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly.
What the bill says
A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Public Service Commission - Implementation Plan to Convert Formerly Operational Fossil Fuel Generating Stations FOR the purpose of requiring the Public Service Commission to develop an implementation plan to convert formerly operational generating stations in the State to natural gas generating stations; requiring the Commission to conduct a public stakeholder process to solicit input when developing the implementation plan…
From the introduced text, February 12, 2026:
A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Public Service Commission - Implementation Plan to Convert Formerly Operational Fossil Fuel Generating Stations FOR the purpose of requiring the Public Service Commission to develop an implementation plan to convert formerly operational generating stations in the State to natural gas generating stations; requiring the Commission to conduct a public stakeholder process to solicit input when developing the implementation plan; and generally relating to an implementation plan to convert formerly operational generating stations in the State to natural gas generating stations. SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That: (a) The Public Service Commission shall develop an implementation plan to convert formerly operational fossil fuel generating stations located in the State to natural gas generating stations. (b) In developing the implementation plan, the Commission shall conduct a public stakeholder process to solicit input, including soliciting input (2) the Maryland Energy Administration; (3) the Department of Natural Resources; (4) the Department of the Environment; (5) investor-owned electric and gas companies, electric cooperatives, and municipal electric utilities; EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from exist in g l aw . *hb1349* HOUSE BILL 1349 (6) owners of generating stations and natural gas transmission systems located in the State; (7) nonprofit advocacy organizations with relevant expertise; and (8) …
Sponsors
- William Wivell (R, HD-002A) · primary sponsor
- Christopher Adams (R, HD-037B)
- Steven Arentz (R, HD-036)
- Terry Baker (R, 1C)
- Barry Beauchamp (R, 38B)
- Jason Buckel (R, HD-001B)
- Kevin Hornberger (R, HD-035A)
- Tom Hutchinson (R, HD-037)
- Susan McComas (R, HD-034B)
- April Fleming Miller (R, HD-004)
- Teresa Reilly (R, HD-035B)
- Chris Tomlinson (R, 5)
Latest actions
- : Hearing 3/06 at 1:30 p.m.
- : Hearing canceled
- : Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Environment and Transportation
Common questions
- What is HB1349?
- HB1349 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Public Service Commission - Implementation Plan to Convert Formerly Operational Fossil Fuel Generating Stations.
- What does HB1349 do?
- In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Public Service Commission - Implementation Plan to Convert Formerly Operational Fossil Fuel Generating Stations FOR the purpose of requiring the Public Service Commission to develop an implementation plan to convert formerly operational generating stations in the State to natural gas generating stations; requiring the Commission to conduct a public stakeholder process to solicit input when developing the implementation plan…
- What is the status of HB1349?
- In committee as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 3/06 at 1:30 p.m. (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1349?
- William Wivell (R, HD-002A), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1349?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1349?ys=2026RS
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