Campaign Finance - Contributions by Gas and Electric Utility Companies - Prohibition
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Summary
The bill bars any gas or electric utility that operates in Maryland from giving money—directly or indirectly—to a candidate’s campaign finance entity or any supporting campaign organization for non‑federal public offices. It applies to all such utilities doing business in the state. The measure aims to limit utility influence over state elections.
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- Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill HearingGovernment, Labor, and Elections · Feb 11, 2026
History
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Sponsors
- Vogel · sponsor
- Behler
- Boafo
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