Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Stations - Siting (Solar Siting and Preservation Credit Act of 2026)
Sponsor: Jason C. Gallion (District 35)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a county to credit certain solar energy generating stations constructed on certain parcels toward the acreage limitation for solar energy generating systems constructed in priority preservation areas.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Kirkwood, Kristin | Forever Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cassilly, Robert | Harford County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hamidi, Renee | Valleys Planning Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nelson, Mary | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Gallion, Senator Gallionlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Dutta, Robin | Chesapeake Solar and Storage Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Webster, Phil | Legislative body for the Unitarian Universalist faith, C/O Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis | Position only |
| FWA | Bean, Carol | Eastern Shore Land Conservancy | Oral + Written (PDF) |