HB 111-FN (2026): extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years and exempting individuals who assist in the preparation of a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.
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HB 111-FN (2026)
extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years and exempting individuals who assist in the preparation of a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2025, with 12 people signed in online: 10 in support, 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0170h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0170h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 20, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On February 20, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 20, 2025 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2025. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. 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 2, 2025. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 25–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Jim Maggiore (D - Rock 23)
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 10)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2025, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- January 30, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- February 20, 2025: floor debate, House
- March 5, 2025, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
- March 17, 2025, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
- October 2, 2025, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, GP 230
- October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, GP 230
- January 7, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 20, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0170h — voice vote, passed
- January 7, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2025: Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Judiciary
- January 15, 2025: Public Hearing: 01/15/2025 02:00 pm LOB 206-208
- January 30, 2025: Executive Session: 01/30/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- January 30, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0170h 01/30/2025 (Vote 15-2; RC)
- February 20, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0170h: AA VV 02/20/2025
- February 20, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0170h: MA VV 02/20/2025
- February 20, 2025: Referred to Finance 02/20/2025
- March 5, 2025: Division I Work Session: 03/05/2025 01:00 pm LOB 212
- March 17, 2025: Executive Session: 03/17/2025 01:15 pm LOB 210-211
- March 28, 2025: Retained in Committee
- October 2, 2025: Division I Work Session: 10/02/2025 01:00 pm GP 230
- October 30, 2025: Executive Session: 10/30/2025 10:00 am GP 230
- October 30, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/30/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC)
- January 7, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026