MD SB65 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB168
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on May 30 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-05-30 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 673
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on May 30 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-05-30 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 673
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the renewable energy portfolio standard for 2021 through 2030 and later; extending eligibility of certain Tier 2 renewable sources for purposes of the renewable energy portfolio standard in certain years; altering the compliance fee for a shortfall from the required percentage of energy from certain Tier 1 renewable sources for the renewable energy portfolio standard in certain years; altering the definition of "qualifying biomass" for certain purposes; etc.
Title
Electricity - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Tier 2 Renewable Sources, Qualifying Biomass, and Compliance Fees
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2021-04-12 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 33 N: 11 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-04-12 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 94 N: 40 NV: 5 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2021-04-10 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 96 N: 42 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2021-02-09 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 32 N: 15 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-02-05 - Senate - Floor Amendment 573228/1 (Senator Carozza) Rejected (Y: 15 N: 30 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [FAIL]
2021-02-05 - Senate - Floor Amendment 463925/1 (Senator Hough) Rejected (Y: 16 N: 30 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [FAIL]
2021-04-12 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 94 N: 40 NV: 5 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2021-04-10 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 96 N: 42 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2021-02-09 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 32 N: 15 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-02-05 - Senate - Floor Amendment 573228/1 (Senator Carozza) Rejected (Y: 15 N: 30 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [FAIL]
2021-02-05 - Senate - Floor Amendment 463925/1 (Senator Hough) Rejected (Y: 16 N: 30 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [FAIL]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-30 | Senate | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 673 |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2021-04-12 | House | Third Reading Passed (94-40) |
| 2021-04-12 | House | Conference Committee Report {773029/1 Adopted |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (33-11) |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | Conference Committee Report {773029/1 Adopted |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates D.E. Davis, Dumais and Brooks) |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | House Refuses Recede |
| 2021-04-12 | House | House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates D.E. Davis, Dumais and Brooks) |
| 2021-04-12 | House | House Refuses Recede |
| 2021-04-12 | House | Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Feldman, Augustine and Hershey) |
| 2021-04-12 | House | Senate Requests House Recede |
| 2021-04-12 | House | Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Feldman, Augustine and Hershey) |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | Senate Requests House Recede |
| 2021-04-12 | Senate | Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments |
| 2021-04-10 | House | Third Reading Passed (96-42) |
| 2021-04-07 | House | Motion Special Order until 04/10 (Delegate D.E. Davis) Adopted |
| 2021-04-05 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2021-04-05 | House | Favorable with Amendments {773192/1 Adopted |
| 2021-04-05 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters |
| 2021-02-11 | House | Referred Economic Matters |
| 2021-02-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (32-15) |
| 2021-02-05 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2021-02-05 | Senate | Floor Amendment {573228/1 (Senator Carozza) Rejected (15-30) |
| 2021-02-05 | Senate | Floor Amendment {463925/1 (Senator Hough) Rejected (16-30) |
| 2021-02-05 | Senate | Floor Amendment {503726/1 (Senator Edwards) Rejected |
| 2021-02-05 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Adopted |
| 2021-02-05 | Senate | Committee Amendment {957570/1 Adopted |
| 2021-02-05 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Motion Laid Over (Senator King) Adopted |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {957570/1 |
| 2021-02-03 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
| 2020-12-23 | Senate | Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2021-01-13 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
| 2020-10-30 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB168 (Carry Over) 2020-03-13 - Unfavorable Report by Finance
HB875 (Crossfiled) 2021-03-19 - Referred Finance
HB875 (Crossfiled) 2021-03-19 - Referred Finance
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | 7 | 701 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 704 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
