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MD HB1
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Crosby
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AI Summary
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Investor-owned electric, gas, and combination gas and electric companies are prohibited from recovering through customer rates any supervisor compensation exceeding 110% of the Public Service Commission Chair's annual salary
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Companies cannot recover costs for industry trade association memberships/dues (501(c)(6) organizations) or private planes owned or leased by the company or its holding company
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Boards of directors must adopt company-wide policies placing reasonable cost limitations on entertainment, facility renovations, transportation services, staff development, performance incentives, and other non-routine business activities
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The Public Service Commission must publish guidance defining "reasonable cost limitations" for these expenditures, and companies must submit their policies to the Commission upon adoption and at least every 5 years
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Effective date: June 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations
Contracts
Last Action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
2/10/2026