Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding
Sponsor: David Fraser-Hidalgo (District 15)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Social Services - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Transferring the administration of the electric universal service program from the Public Service Commission to the Office of Home Energy Programs in the Department of Human Services; and altering the authorized uses of the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to include fuel assistance programs.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Westrick, Saralobbyist | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Baker, Brittanylobbyist | Chesapeake Climate Action Network | Oral |
| FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Economic Action Maryland Fund | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo, Delegate Fraser-Hidalgolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Fraser-Hidalgo, David | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Carrington, Darrell | Carrington & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Outten, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVBaker, BrittanyChesapeake Climate Action NetworkRegistered for: Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund
FAVBevan-Dangel, JenniferEconomic Action Maryland FundRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland; Humane Society of the United States; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Humane World for Animals