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MD HB460
MD HB460Solar Energy - Construction of Generating Stations in Priority Preservation Areas and Study
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Reducing from 5% to 2% the amount of priority preservation area acreage that may be used for the construction of certain solar energy generating stations; and requiring the Maryland Department of the Environment to study the environmental impact of the disposal of solar photovoltaic systems and report its findings to the General Assembly by September 30, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the amount of land within a "priority preservation area" – land designated for conservation – that can be used for constructing solar energy generating stations from 5% to 2% of its total acreage, while also requiring the Maryland Department of the Environment to conduct a study on the environmental impact of disposing of solar photovoltaic systems and report its findings to the General Assembly by September 30, 2027.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (30)
Barry Beauchamp (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Kevin Anderson (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Jeff Ghrist (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Jim Hinebaugh (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Bob Long (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 2/10/2026 ) (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0460?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0460f.pdf |
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