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MD HB1

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Crosby

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/10/2026
Environment and Transportation1/14/2026

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