Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0799 — Water Companies and Sewage Disposal Companies - Eminent Domain Proceedings and Service Rates

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

Prohibiting the Public Service Commission from approving a rate increase for a water company or a sewage disposal company if a county or municipality has commenced or indicated an intent to commence a certain eminent domain proceeding; and requiring a fact finder to consider certain factors in an eminent domain proceeding involving a water company or a sewage disposal company.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0799 do?
Prohibiting the Public Service Commission from approving a rate increase for a water company or a sewage disposal company if a county or municipality has commenced or indicated an intent to commence a certain eminent domain proceeding; and requiring a fact finder to consider certain factors in an eminent domain proceeding involving a water company or a sewage disposal company.
Who sponsors SB0799?
SB0799 is sponsored by Senator Mike McKay (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0799?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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