HB 1094 (2026): repealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.
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HB 1094 (2026)
repealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 1 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. James Thibault (R - Merr 25)
- Rep. Alice Wade (D - Straf 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, GP 153
- January 28, 2026, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, GP 153
- February 12, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 10:45 am GP 153
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:45 am GP 153
- January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-2; CC)
- February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026