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SENATE BILL 795

File Code: Utility Regulation
Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1312

Sponsored By:
Senators Pipkin and Rosapepe

Entitled:
Maryland Electricity Reregulation and Energy Independence Act of 2009


Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to evaluate plans regarding electric generating needs; requiring the Commission to approve a certificate of public convenience and necessity application only after consideration of need; making a finding and declaration regarding a goal to return to a regulated electric market; requiring new electric generation facilities be owned by electric companies except under specified circumstances; etc.


History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Finance
2/11
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator E. J. Pipkin, District 36
Senator Jim Rosapepe, District 21

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Construction
Contracts -see also- Land Installment Contracts; Procurement
Disclosure
Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy
Hearings
Jurisdiction
Mergers and Acquisitions
Natural Resources, Department of
Power Plants
Public Service Commission
Records -see also- Land Records; Vital Records
Rules and Regulations
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies
( 7-201 , 7-207 , 7-518 )


Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered



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