MD SB538 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-4)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-31 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-31 - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Public Service Commission to give due consideration to the effect of a generating station, overhead transmission line, or qualified generator lead line on the preservation of environmental quality and the climate before taking final action on an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
Title
Public Service Commission - Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Preservation of Environmental Quality and the Climate
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-31 | Senate | Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-30 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB1214 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-04 - Hearing canceled
Subjects
Certifications
Environment
Environmental Health
Environmental Matters
Public Service Commission
Utility Regulation
Environment
Environmental Health
Environmental Matters
Public Service Commission
Utility Regulation
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | 7 | 207 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0538?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0538f.pdf |
