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SB 706 — Maryland

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Alterations

Decreasing the renewable energy portfolio standard for Tier 1 renewable sources for 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.

Latest action: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 10, 2026

In committeeCommerce and BusinessEnergy MattersEnergy Technology and InfrastructureEnergy and ClimatePublic Service CommissionRenewable Energy SourcesRetail SalesStandards and Best PracticesUtilitiesUtility Regulation

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 10, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Steve Hershey

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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