Organization on the record
Washington Gas
Bills
60
33 for · 47 against · 3 info
Got their outcome
60%
33 of 55 decided
Lobbyists hired
26
2022 to 2026
Reported lobbying spend
$1,442,013
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1253 Gas Companies - Infrastructure Investments - Cost Recovery and Customer Notification (Break STRIDE Act) | UNF | Lawson, Andrew | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session16 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 49 Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards - Alterations and Analysis | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 212 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use and Electric-Ready Standards | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 960 Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies - Cost Recovery - Limitations and Reporting Requirements (Ratepayer Freedom Act) | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 973 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2025) | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1035 Electricity and Gas - Emissions Reductions, Rate Regulation, Cost Recovery, Infrastructure, Planning, Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, and Energy Assistance Programs (Next Generation Energy Act) | FWAPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1036 Public Utilities - Generating Stations - Generation and Siting (Renewable Energy Certainty Act) | FWAPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1037 Energy Resource Adequacy and Planning Act | FWAPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Vetoed |
| HB 1414 Building Energy Performance Standards - Public Safety, Emergency, and Public Utility Buildings - Exclusion (Safe Solutions Now Act of 2025) | FWAPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1417 Department of General Services - Clean Energy Procurement Program - Establishment | FWAPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1554 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Business Services - Alterations | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 256 Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards - Compliance and Reporting | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 480 Department of General Services - Clean Energy Procurement Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 756 Electric Companies, Gas Companies, Gas and Electric Companies, and Water Companies - Periodic Audits | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 804 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2025) | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 998 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 1045 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Business Services - Alterations | UNFPDF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session28 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 101 State Highway Projects - Removal, Relocation, and Adjustment of Utility Facilities - Notification, Work Plans, and Compliance | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 210 Maryland Building Performance Standards – Fossil Fuel Use and Electric–Ready Standards | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 397 Public Utilities – Thermal Energy Network Systems – Authorization and Establishment (Working for Accessible Renewable Maryland Thermal Heat (WARMTH) Act) | INFOPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 437 Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership | FWAPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 503 Public Safety - Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing for Fuel Gas Piping Systems - Requirements and Prohibitions | FAVPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 505 Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Membership and Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act) | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| HB 516 Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Act of 2024 | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 731 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | UNFPDF | McClelland, Josh | Enacted |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 993 Commemorative Weeks - Maryland Climate Education Week | FAVPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1240 Fossil Fuel-Powered Appliances and Vehicles - Installation, Use, and Fees | FAVPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1279 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2024) | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1318 Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund and Grant Programs - Established | FWAPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1360 School Bus Transition - Propane-Powered School Buses - Grant Program, Fund, and Purchase | FWAPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1379 Department of General Services - Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1379 Department of General Services - Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Program - Establishment | FAV | Lewis, David | Did not advance |
| SB 56 Food Waste and Solid Waste Reduction – Grants, Fund, and Surcharge | FWAPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 474 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Related Approvals - Definition of Generating Station (Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 548 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 548 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | UNF | Price, Stephen | Did not advance |
| SB 553 Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership and Reporting | FWAPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| SB 570 Public Utilities - Thermal Energy Network Systems - Authorization and Establishment (Working for Accessible Renewable Maryland Thermal Heat (WARMTH) Act) | INFOPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 682 Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act) | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 870 Vehicle Laws - Electric Vehicles - Weight Limits | INFOPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 935 Department of General Services - Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 935 Department of General Services - Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Program - Establishment | FAV | Angalakudati, Mallikarjun | Did not advance |
| SB 1023 Maryland Building Performance Standards – Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric– and Solar–Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2024) | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 904 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Alterations and Requirements (Energy Savings Act) | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1035 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans and Green and Healthy Task Force | FAVPDF | McClelland, Josh | Did not advance |
| HB 1035 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans and Green and Healthy Task Force | FAV | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1134 Maryland Building Performance Standards – Fossil Fuel Use and Electric–Ready Standards | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 663 Investor-Owned Electric Companies - Clean Energy Homes Pilot Programs - Establishment (Maryland Resilient and Clean Energy Homes Act) | FAV | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 689 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Alterations and Requirements | UNFPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 905 Electric Companies, Gas Companies, and the Department of Housing and Community Development - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | Geraldo, Manuellobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 905 Electric Companies, Gas Companies, and the Department of Housing and Community Development - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | McClelland, Josh | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session17 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 88 Electric Distribution System Planning and Required Labor Standards | UNFPDF | Reed, Dytonia Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 708 Comprehensive Climate Solutions | UNF | Steffas, Jim | Did not advance |
| HB 708 Comprehensive Climate Solutions | UNF | Yardley, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 708 Comprehensive Climate Solutions | UNF | Buckley, Paul | Did not advance |
| HB 801 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement - Surcharge and Plans (STRIDE Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Reed, Dytonia Reedlobbyist | Withdrawn |
| HB 831 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Commercial and Residential Buildings | UNF | Steffas, Jim | Did not advance |
| HB 831 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Commercial and Residential Buildings | UNF | Yardley, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 831 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Commercial and Residential Buildings | UNF | Buckley, Paul | Did not advance |
| HB 831 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Commercial and Residential Buildings | UNF | Todd, Brandonlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 831 Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Commercial and Residential Buildings | UNFPDF | Reed, Dytonia Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | UNF | Buckley, Paul | Enacted |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | UNF | Yardley, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | UNF | Steffas, Jim | Enacted |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | UNFPDF | Reed, Dytonia Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | UNF | Buckley, Paul | Enacted |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | UNF | Yardley, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | UNFPDF | Reed, Dytonia Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
2020 Regular Session13 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 408 Public Utilities - Gas Service Regulator Safety (Flower Branch Act) | FWAPDF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| HB 408 Public Utilities - Gas Service Regulator Safety (Flower Branch Act) | FWAPDF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| HB 982 Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets | UNF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| HB 982 Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets | UNFPDF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| HB 1330 Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Revision | FAVPDF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| HB 1330 Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Revision | FAV | Brown, Scott | Did not advance |
| HB 1330 Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Revision | FAV | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| HB 1543 Environment – Climate Crisis and Education Act | UNF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| SB 628 Utilities - Surviving Spouse of Account Holder - Protections | FAVPDF | Smith, Brian | Enacted |
| SB 740 Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets | UNFPDF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |
| SB 877 Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Revision | FAV | Brown, Scott | Vetoed |
| SB 877 Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Revision | FAVPDF | Smith, Brian | Vetoed |
| SB 912 Environment - Climate Crisis and Education Act | UNFPDF | Smith, Brian | Did not advance |