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Maryland PSC votes unanimously to open rulemaking to name supplier diversity hearing after Harold Williams
Summary
The Public Service Commission voted unanimously to begin a rulemaking to revise regulations to name the PC 52 supplier diversity hearing the 'Harold Williams supplier diversity hearing' in recognition of his role in developing the MOU and program structure.
At the close of the June 1 supplier diversity hearing, the commission voted unanimously to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to rename the supplier diversity hearing in honor of the late former Commissioner Harold Williams.
Commissioner Obi Linton proposed the change, recounting Williams’s role in redesigning the MOU and establishing annual reporting and hearing requirements after 1993. "By giving this hearing an identity, it's a constant reminder that this gathering has merit and value beyond just the photos and the cake," Linton said.
Chairman Stanek moved the rulemaking. A roll call recorded aye votes from Commissioner Parvay, Commissioner Linton, Commissioner O'Donnell, Commissioner Richard and the chairman; the motion carried and staff were instructed to open the formal rulemaking record.
Why it matters: the rulemaking is procedural rather than substantive—it would change regulatory text to formalize the hearing’s name in the Code of Maryland Regulations. The change is symbolic but intended to preserve institutional continuity and to recognize long‑running oversight and reporting functions the program established.
Next steps: PSC staff will prepare the rulemaking notice and proposed regulatory language for public comment as part of the standard administrative process; commissioners indicated the item will follow the normal rulemaking schedule.
