Maryland Energy Administration - Electric Bicycle Rebate Program - Establishment
Sponsor: Robbyn Lewis (District 46)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: EnergyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Electric Bicycle Rebate Program to provide rebates for qualified individuals and certain entities that purchase electric bicycles; and requiring the Governor, for fiscal year 2025 and each year thereafter, to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 for the program.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 12FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | O'Malley, Brian | Central Maryland Transportation Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Masters, Timothy | MWCOG | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lewis, Delegate Robbyn | Maryland House of Delegates | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Olszewski, Marisa | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Muldrow, Adrian | T.A.M.E Advocacy | Position only |
| FAV | Grimes, Sethlobbyist | Washington Area Bicyclist Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arndt, Dave | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Lewis, R., Delegate Lewis, R.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Korin, Jon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Weeks, Jed | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Fahrig, Landon | Maryland Energy Administration | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
FAVGrimes, SethWashington Area Bicyclist AssociationRegistered for: Washington Area Bicyclist Association