SB386Introduced in the Senate
Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026)
Introduced by Malcolm Augustine, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring an electric company, located in the State, that owns or operates a transmission line that is designed to carry a voltage in excess of 69,000 volts to participate as a member in a regional transmission organization under certain circumstances; requiring a person applying for a certain certificate of public convenience and necessity to include certain information with the application; requiring certain transmission utilities to submit a certain advanced transmission technology implementation report; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
February 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
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