Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB0245 — Maryland Energy Administration - Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Transferring the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program from the Maryland Energy Administration to the Maryland Clean Energy Center; repealing the authority of the Maryland Energy Administration to adopt regulations to implement the Program; and altering reporting requirements for the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Environment and Transportation Committee Chair · Primary
  • Maryland Energy Administration · Cosponsor
  • Departmental · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Maryland Energy Administration
  • Departmental

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0245 do?
Transferring the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program from the Maryland Energy Administration to the Maryland Clean Energy Center; repealing the authority of the Maryland Energy Administration to adopt regulations to implement the Program; and altering reporting requirements for the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund.
Who sponsors HB0245?
HB0245 is sponsored by Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Maryland Energy Administration, and Departmental.
What is the current status of HB0245?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB0245?
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