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Introduced
01/21/2022
01/21/2022
In Committee
01/21/2022
01/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a certain county or municipality to convert its street lighting service to a customer-owned street lighting tariff, acquire certain street lighting equipment by purchase or condemnation, enter into an agreement to purchase electricity, and request that an electric company remove certain street lighting equipment in the county's or municipality's jurisdiction; authorizing certain street lighting disputes to be submitted to the Public Service Commission for resolution; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes counties and municipalities in Maryland (except for those served by municipal electric utilities) to convert their street lighting service to a customer-owned street lighting tariff, acquire existing street lighting equipment from electric companies at fair market value, enter into electricity purchasing agreements, and request removal of any remaining street lighting equipment. The bill also requires electric companies to file a customer-owned street lighting tariff with the Public Service Commission by October 1, 2022, which would provide for electricity-only charges and options for various street lighting controls. The bill further allows counties and municipalities to submit disputes related to the acquisition of street lighting equipment to the Public Service Commission for resolution.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00 2/15/2022 ) (on 02/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0376?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0376f.pdf |
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