MD HB79 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1451
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-19 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Specifying that certain requirements under the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 are to be carried out to the extent economically practicable, including requirements concerning achieving certain direct greenhouse gas emissions reductions from certain buildings, measuring and reporting direct emissions data to the Department of the Environment, achieving certain greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, and achieving zero-emission vehicle goals relating to the State vehicle fleet and local school buses; etc.
Title
Climate Solutions Affordability Act of 2026
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | House | Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
| 2025-10-30 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB1451 (Carry Over) 2025-03-02 - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Subjects
Air Pollution
Building Codes
Conservation
Counties
Data
Education, Boards of
Electric Motor Vehicles
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Independent Contractors
Procurement
Public Buildings and Facilities
Reports
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Salaries and Compensation
School Buses
Standards and Best Practices
Sunset
Building Codes
Conservation
Counties
Data
Education, Boards of
Electric Motor Vehicles
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Independent Contractors
Procurement
Public Buildings and Facilities
Reports
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Salaries and Compensation
School Buses
Standards and Best Practices
Sunset
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | 2 | 1205 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 2 | 1505 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 2 | 1602 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Labor and Employment | 3 | 416 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 12 | 503 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 14 | 418 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 4 | 810 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0079?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0079f.pdf |
