HB1554

Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report

Complete·5/26/26

Maryland HB1554 mandates a study on exempting electricity sales and use tax for agricultural purposes.

Maryland HB1554 requires the Office of the Comptroller to study and report on exempting electricity sales and use tax for agricultural purposes by December 15, 2026. The report must estimate the fiscal impact of such an exemption. The study involves consultation with the Public Service Commission and PJM Interconnection, LLC, and includes aggregate usage and billing information from electric companies.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 31

1:30 PM

Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing

Mar 10

1:00 PM

House Ways and Means Hearing

History

May 26

House

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 783

Apr 13

Senate

Third Reading Passed (47-0)

Apr 13

House

Returned Passed