Bill > SB223

This bill renumbers and transfers sections of Maryland law to consolidate the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program and the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund within the Article - Economic Development. Specifically, it moves the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program from Article - State Government to Article - Economic Development, renaming it "Part VII. The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program" and renumbering its associated sections. The bill also makes technical changes to the definitions within the Economic Development Article, such as clarifying the definition of "Project" and removing the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) as the administrator for the loan program, instead designating the "CENTER" (likely the Maryland Clean Energy Center, as defined in the bill) as the administrator. The bill also updates reporting requirements for the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, changing the focus from electricity savings to greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0223?ys=2026RS