MD SB429 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Maryland Energy Administration to conduct a study on the potential for land-based wind energy generation in the State and the siting of land-based wind energy generating systems in the State; authorizing the Administration to use available funds in the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund to conduct the study; and requiring by December 1, 2026, the Administration to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly.
Title
Maryland Energy Administration - Study on Land-Based Wind Energy
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-30 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Same As/Similar To
HB629 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-02 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Energy Administration
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Radar
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
studies
Wind Energy
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Radar
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
studies
Wind Energy
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0429?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0429f.pdf |
