HB 1029-FN (2026): relative to the definition of excavation under underground utility damage prevention laws.
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HB 1029-FN (2026)
relative to the definition of excavation under underground utility damage prevention laws.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 2 in support and 7 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Brian Labrie (R - Hills 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bill Boyd (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Mike Drago (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Pierre Dupont (R - Hills 20)
- Rep. Samuel Farrington (R - Straf 8)
- Rep. Ted Gorski (R - Hills 2)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Katy Peternel (R - Carr 6)
- Rep. John Schneller (R - Hills 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- January 20, 2026, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 09:30 am GP 229
- January 20, 2026: Executive Session: 01/20/2026 09:30 am GP 229
- January 20, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026