Broad energy bill passes Maryland House with bipartisan support

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 1,335

Last Updated: 3 days, 3 hours ago

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The House gave overwhelming approval Tuesday night to a broad piece of energy legislation that Democrats believe will lead to a noticeable reduction in peoples’ gas and electric bills, starting as soon as this summer.

The final 108-25 vote on the Utility RELIEF Act included 10 Republican votes, even though the House spent hours beating back GOP attempts to amend the bill Tuesday morning. It also occurred just days after Gov. Wes Moore (D) and …

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