HB1Introduced in the House of Delegates
Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations
Introduced by Brian Crosby, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a certain public service company from recovering through rates any costs associated with a supervisor's annual compensation once the compensation exceeds 110% of the maximum annual salary payable to the chair of the Commission for the same calendar year; requiring the Public Service Commission to publish guidance defining "reasonable cost limitations"; requiring each public service company to send a copy of the policy adopted under the Act to the Commission at certain times; etc.
Where it stands
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 6, 2026
97
Yes
30
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Absent |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Absent |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 1/27 at 3:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 1/28 at 3:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {123522/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until 2/04 (Delegate Chisholm) Adopted
Floor Amendment {543121/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected (38-97)
Floor Amendment {863621/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected (39-97)
Motion Special Order until 02/05 (Delegate Korman) Adopted
Floor Amendment {683123/1 (Delegate Fisher) Rejected (38-100)
Floor Amendment {753025/1 (Delegate Arentz) Rejected (37-100)
Motion Recommit to Committee (Delegate Metzgar) Rejected (37-100)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-30)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 123522/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 543121/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected (38-97) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 863621/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected (39-97) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 683123/1 (Delegate Fisher) Rejected (38-100) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 753025/1 (Delegate Arentz) Rejected (37-100) (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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