HB155 establishes the Carbon Capture Opportunity Program within the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). This program is designed to support nonprofit and for-profit businesses in the state that are engaged in carbon-capture projects or research. MEA is tasked with using existing resources to administer the program, which includes establishing application procedures, providing technical assistance, assisting participants in applying for federal and private grants, and publicizing the program's availability. The initiative aims to promote carbon-capture technologies and research to help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in Maryland.
The Maryland State House of Representatives passed HB155 on March 13, 2024 by a vote of 102 to 35. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill promotes government interference with private enterprise, violating protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. Additionally, it aligns with the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, which undermines individual liberty and local control. States should reject globalist environmental agendas that erode sovereignty and fundamental freedoms.
