HB 100-FN (2026): prohibiting the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects.

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HB 100-FN (2026)

prohibiting the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2025, with 92 people signed in online: 9 in support and 83 in opposition. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 14, 2025. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 29, 2026. On September 29, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 0. The committee met in executive session on September 29, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2025, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
  • October 14, 2025, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
  • January 7, 2026: floor debate, House
  • September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
  • September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228

Votes

  • January 7, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 28, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/28/2025 11:30 am LOB 201
  • February 25, 2025: Retained in Committee
  • October 14, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 10/14/2025 10:00 am GP 228
  • October 14, 2025: Executive Session: 10/14/2025 10:15 am GP 228
  • October 14, 2025: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 10/14/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • January 7, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026
  • September 29, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 09/29/2026 10:00 am GP 228
  • September 29, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 09/29/2026 (Vote 10-0; )
  • September 29, 2026: Executive Session: 09/29/2026 10:00 am GP 228

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 110 (2024): prohibiting the use of state funds for new passenger rail projects.

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