Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund – Use of Funds and Electric Vehicle Excise Tax Credits
Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: EnergyStatus: Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the purposes for which certain compliance fees paid into the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund may be used; requiring at least 50% of certain energy-related loans and grants made by the Maryland Energy Administration to directly benefit low-income residents of the State; requiring certain vehicle excise tax credits for the purchase of certain electric vehicles to be issued from the Transportation Trust Fund under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Coffman, Eric | Maryland Energy Administration | Oral |
| FAV | Fahrig, Landon | Maryland Energy Administration | Oral |
| FAV | Fahrig, Landon | Maryland Energy Administration | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tung, Director, Mary Beth | Maryland Energy Administration | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Valentino, Ellen | MAPDA | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Murray, Davidlobbyist | Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Evans, Hayleylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWAEvans, HayleyRegistered for: Academy Bus; Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Atmosphere DC Dickerson Property Owners LLC; Beltway Fine Wine; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence…