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UU Legislative Ministry Climate News:
March 10, 2021
The Climate Solutions Now Act (SB 414) has passed out of Committees and was heard on the Senate Floor today and Laid Over (postponed) until next week, at which time they will vote on the committee amendments and the favorable committee report on the 2nd reader. However, the cross-filed House bill has yet to be voted out of Committee.
The Utility Regulation – Consideration of Labor and Climate Act (SB 83) passed in the Senate and is now in the House. This act requires the Public Service Commission to consider the impact of any decision on either Labor or Climate.
There has been no movement on The Transportation Safety and Investment Act (HB 114 / SB 199) in either the House or the Senate. The sponsor held the bill while an amendment was considered. It is expected to receive a vote this week.
The Plastic Bag Reduction Act (HB 314) passed 2nd reader with amendments today on the House Floor and will be up next week for Third Reader and final passage. The Senate Bill (SB 223) is still in Committee
The Community Choice Energy – Pilot Act (HB 768) passed out of the House Economic Matters Committee and is now in the Senate. This bill will allow Montgomery County to aggregate electrical requirements county-wide and negotiate with suppliers for low-cost clean electricity.
The Climate Crisis and Education Act (HB 33 / SB 76) received an unfavorable report from the Economic Matters Committee in the House and will not proceed. The bill would have created an escalating Carbon Fee in Maryland and part of the proceeds would have been used to support education. There were 8 votes for the bill, which is an improvement over last year.