Organization on the record
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection
Bills
95
100 for · 3 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
36%
33 of 91 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session29 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 345 Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 429 On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 437 Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 451 Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 451 Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership, Duties, and Sunset Repeal | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 597 Montgomery County - Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program - Alterations MC 17-26 | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 597 Montgomery County - Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program - Alterations MC 17-26 | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 695 Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (GREEN) Loan Program and Fund - Establishment | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 723 Electric Companies - Cost Containment Plans - Requirement (Securing Affordable, Valuable Investments in Next Generation Grid Solutions (SAVINGS) Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 833 Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 870 Environment - Permit Applications for New Buildings - Notice (Large Buildings for Tomorrow Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 897 Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 984 Mattress Stewardship Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 992 Electronic Device Producer Responsibility Program - Established | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1040 Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund - Mandated Uses - Climate Change Programs | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1225 Weights and Measures - Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment - Registration Fees | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1237 Pesticide Applications - Subscription Contract Requirements and Registry Establishment | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1314 Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay Trust - Urban Trees Program | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1532 Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 1560 Forest Conservation - Incentives - Pilot Program and Fund | INFOPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 341 Public Utilities – Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 386 Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 553 Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland - Reestablishment | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 599 On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 603 Mattress Stewardship Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 655 Electronic Device Producer Responsibility Program - Established | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 688 Environment - Stream and Floodplain Restoration Projects - Requirements and Limitations | UNFPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 841 Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 992 Public Utilities - Large Load Customers - Registration and Demand Response Program | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session22 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4 Restrictions on Use - Solar Collector Systems - Alteration | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 121 Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 128 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Total Assessed Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study and Reports | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Vetoed |
| HB 145 Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 216 Electric Vehicles - Repeal of Excise Tax Credit and Establishment of Rebate Program | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 220 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025) | FWA | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 270 Data Center Impact Analysis and Report | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Vetoed |
| HB 960 Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations and Reporting Requirements (Ratepayer Freedom Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1036 Public Utilities - Generating Stations - Generation and Siting (Renewable Energy Certainty Act) | UNFPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 1037 Energy Resource Adequacy and Planning Act | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Vetoed |
| HB 1067 Local Government - Fee for Plastic and Paper Carryout Bags - Prohibition on Charge | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1496 Building Code - Construction and Significant Renovation of Housing Units - Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1556 Environment - Advanced Clean Cars II Program and Advanced Clean Trucks Program - Implementation, Application, and Enforcement | UNFPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 105 Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 116 Data Center Impact Analysis and Report | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Vetoed |
| SB 116 Data Center Impact Analysis and Report | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Vetoed |
| SB 120 Restrictions on Use - Solar Collector Systems - Alteration | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 149 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Total Assessed Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study and Reports | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Vetoed |
| SB 804 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 908 Public Utilities - Electric Distribution System Plans - Establishment (Affordable Grid Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 952 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Overhead Transmission Lines - Grid Enhancing Technologies | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 998 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session27 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 216 Condominiums - Common Elements - Clean Energy Equipment | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 258 Renewable Energy - Customer-Sited Solar Program | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 267 Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply - Regulation and Consumer Protection | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 397 Public Utilities – Thermal Energy Network Systems – Authorization and Establishment (Working for Accessible Renewable Maryland Thermal Heat (WARMTH) Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 449 Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program - Funding for Underserved and Overburdened Communities | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 468 Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 505 Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Membership and Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Passed both chambers |
| HB 689 Electric Vehicles – Repeal of Excise Tax Credit and Establishment of Rebate Program | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Passed both chambers |
| HB 689 Electric Vehicles – Repeal of Excise Tax Credit and Establishment of Rebate Program | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Passed both chambers |
| HB 731 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 905 Sales and Use Tax Exemption – Qualified Data Center Personal Property – Eligibility | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1256 Electricity – Tariffs, Distributed Energy Resources, and Electric Distribution System Support Services (Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) Act) | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 1296 Electricity - Offshore Wind Projects - Alterations | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 1296 Electricity - Offshore Wind Projects - Alterations | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 1393 Electric System Planning - Scope and Funding | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 1393 Electric System Planning - Scope and Funding | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 1438 Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme Weather (RENEW) Act of 2024 | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 1 Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply - Regulation and Consumer Protection | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 1 Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply - Regulation and Consumer Protection | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 465 Common Ownership Communities - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment (Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 548 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 570 Public Utilities - Thermal Energy Network Systems - Authorization and Establishment (Working for Accessible Renewable Maryland Thermal Heat (WARMTH) Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 682 Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 695 Building Code - Construction and Significant Renovation of Housing Units - Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 959 Electricity - Tariffs, Distributed Energy Resources, and Electric Distribution System Support Services (Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) Act) | FWAPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session23 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 79 Housing and Community Development - Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Withdrawn |
| HB 123 Vehicle Laws – HOV Lanes – Plug–In Electric Drive Vehicles | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 169 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs - Energy Performance Targets and Low-Income Housing | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 230 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 550 Maryland Energy Administration – Energy Programs – Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 718 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 793 Offshore Wind Energy – State Goals and Procurement (Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Passed both chambers |
| HB 834 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Requirements (Electric Vehicle Charging Reliability Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| HB 839 Investor–Owned Electric Companies – Clean Energy Homes Pilot Programs – Establishment (Maryland Resilient and Clean Energy Homes Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 892 Environment - Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program - Funding for Underserved and Overburdened Communities | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 904 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Alterations and Requirements (Energy Savings Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| HB 1214 Residential Retail Electricity - Green Power - Renewable Energy Credits and Marketing Claims | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 144 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs - Energy Performance Targets and Low-Income Housing | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Vetoed |
| SB 224 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 224 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 296 Housing and Community Development - Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 424 Eligible Projects - Procurement of Construction Materials (Buy Clean Maryland Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
| SB 548 Maryland Energy Administration - Energy Programs - Modifications (Clean Transportation and Energy Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 590 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 613 Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program and Property Taxes | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 689 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Alterations and Requirements | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 743 Climate, Labor, and Environmental Equity Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Did not advance |
| SB 781 Offshore Wind Energy - State Goals and Procurement (Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act) | FAVPDF | Fitzgerald, Garrett | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 814 Environment – Statewide Green Business Certification Program | FAVPDF | Weisburger, Douglas | Did not advance |
| SB 81 Charter Counties - Enforcement of Local Building Performance Laws (Building Energy Performance Standards Act of 2022) | FAV | Edwards, Stan | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 807 Task Force on Recycling Policy and Recycling and Waste Systems in Maryland | FAV | Ortiz, Adam | Did not advance |
