Department of Human Services - Electric Universal Service Program - Eligibility
Sponsor: Lorig Charkoudian (District 20)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Social Services - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Human Services to authorize benefits under the electric universal service program for an electric customer who does not meet the eligibility requirements for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; etc.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McKinney, Robinlobbyist | CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Klingenmaier, Lisalobbyist | Catholic Charities of Baltimore | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vaughan, Reganlobbyist | Catholic Charities of Baltimore | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bartlett, Olivia | DoTheMostGood | Position only |
| FAV | Younts, Diana | MLC Climate Justice Wing | Position only |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Position only |
| FAV | Montgomery, Endia | Office of People's Counsel | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Younts, Diana | Takoma Park Mobilization Environment Committee | Position only |
| FAV | Blank, Pablo | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Charkoudian, Lorig | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Charkoudian, Delegate Charkoudianlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Gallagher, Alexis | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paul, Cathrynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Black, Allysonlobbyist | Baltimore Gas & Electric | Written (PDF) |