Human Services - Energy Assistance Programs - Administration and Funding
Sponsor: Bill Ferguson (District 46)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Social Services - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (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 (12)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Westrick, Saralobbyist | AARP Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Baker, Brittanylobbyist | Chesapeake Climate | Oral |
| FAV | Brown-Burnett, Gloria | Department of Human Services | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Economic Action Maryland Fund | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peltier, Laurel | Maryland Energy Advocates Coalition | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peters, Meganlobbyist | Maryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ferguson, Senate President Bill | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ferguson, Senator Fergusonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Carrington, Darrell | Carrington & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Coale, Tomlobbyist | PWRJ | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Outten, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
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
FAVPeters, MeganMaryland Senior Citizens Action Network (MSCAN)Registered for: Alzheimer's Association
FWACoale, TomPWRJRegistered for: Advantage Capital; Authorium; Baltimore Orioles; CI Renewables; City of Annapolis; Ecphora Capital…