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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Energy Administration to conduct a study on the potential for land-based wind energy generation in the State and the siting of land-based wind energy generating systems in the State; authorizing the Administration to use available funds in the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund to conduct the study; and requiring by December 1, 2026, the Administration to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Energy Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential for generating electricity from land-based wind energy systems within the state, including identifying suitable locations and examining successful methods used elsewhere in the United States to address potential conflicts between wind turbines and military radar technologies, such as the Advanced Dynamic Aircraft Measurement System (ADAMS). The Administration is authorized to use funds from the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, a state fund dedicated to energy initiatives, to carry out this study. The findings and recommendations from this study must be reported to the Governor and relevant legislative committees by December 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 2/19/2026 ) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0429?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0429f.pdf |
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