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

State of Maryland

Transferring the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program from the Maryland Energy Administration to the Maryland Clean Energy Center; requiring the Center to hold the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Fund and invest and reinvest the money of the Fund; and altering reporting requirements for the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 223 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 372 · May 12, 2026

Sponsor

EEEducation, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenatorPrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 372Senate
Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (104-22)House
Apr 9, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 23, 2026Referred Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate
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Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {123523/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Jan 27, 2026Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Jan 14, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate
Sep 25, 2025Pre-filedSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 23, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 104 yea · 22 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Energy and Climate
  • Administrative Agencies
  • Conservation
  • Energy Administration
  • Energy Matters
  • Loans
  • Reports
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Comptroller
  • Public Corporations and Instrumentalities
  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Treasurers

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