Water Companies, Sewage Disposal Companies, and Water and Sewage Disposal Companies - Limited-Income Mechanisms
Sponsor: Jason C. Gallion (District 35)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 525 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Public Service Commission to require a water company, sewage disposal company, or water and sewage disposal company to adopt a certain limited-income mechanism subject to the approval of the Commission; and requiring the Commission to study the feasibility of requiring certain companies to adopt a limited-income mechanism to benefit limited-income customers and report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rea, Charles | American Water | Oral |
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Runkle, Laura | Maryland American Water | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Nelson, Mary | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Gallion, Senator Gallionlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Dey, Erin | Anne Arundel County | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Barve, Barve | MD PSC | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Lapp, David | Office of People's Counsel | Written (PDF) |