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HB 928

EnactedCrossfile SB 603
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Public Service Commission - Electricity and Gas Suppliers - Training and Educational Program

Sponsor: Debra Davis (District 28)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 373 (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the Public Service Commission to develop a training and educational program for certain licensed energy suppliers; requiring the Commission to develop the program in consultation with certain interested stakeholders, including electricity suppliers and gas suppliers; requiring designated representatives to demonstrate a thorough understanding of certain Commission regulations; requiring the Commission to conduct an examination at the conclusion of training and provide certification on a satisfactory score; etc.

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Testimony (11)

MGA witness list
FAV 9FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVSTRAUGHN, KARENCONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISIONWritten (PDF)
FAVLininger, BrettlobbyistNRGPosition only
FAVKress, BillRESAOral + Written (PDF)
FAVCotton, NatalielobbyistSouthern Maryland Electric CooperativeWritten (PDF)
FAVNash, KatielobbyistVistra EnergyWritten (PDF)
FAVSmith, BrianWGL EnergyOral
FAVbresnahan, tammyaarpWritten (PDF)
FAVDavis, DereckIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Davis, D.E., Delegate Davis, D.E.legislatorIndividualPosition only
FWABradley, erinlobbyistaobaWritten (PDF)
INFOcarmody, paulaoffice of people's counselWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVLininger, BrettNRGRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC
FAVCotton, NatalieSouthern Maryland Electric CooperativeRegistered for: Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
FAVNash, KatieVistra EnergyRegistered for: Jenoptik; Career Firefighter Association of Frederick County; Vistra Corporate Services Company; Ivory Investments, LLC; Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.; Sunrun, Inc.
FWABradley, erinaobaRegistered for: Planned Parenthood of Maryland