Bill Positions

Bill Number: HB 82

Bill Title: Public Service Companies - Electric Companies and Electricity Suppliers - Regulation

Bill Sponsor(s): Delegate Stukes, et al.

Subject: Employer Relations

Committee: ECM

Bill Summary: This bill returns electric generation to the status of a utility service subject to regulation by the Public Service Commission; requires a public service company to charge just and reasonable rates for its utility services; requires a public service company to file a specified tariff schedule of specified rates and charges with the Commission; provides that a specified electric company or electricity supplier may apply to the Commission to adjust specified rates and charges; etc.

History: None

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: This legislation is poorly written, ill-conceived and, it is difficult to understand it reregulation strategy.

For these reason, the Maryland Chamber opposes this bill.

Position Statement: Click here to download a pdf version of the Maryland Chamber's position statement.

Chamber Staff: Allyson Black

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.