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MD HB460

MD HB460
Solar Energy - Construction of Generating Stations in Priority Preservation Areas and Study


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
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)

Last Action

House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 2/10/2026 ) (on 02/10/2026)

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