HB 1297 (2026): relative to property owned pursuant to the public trust doctrine.
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HB 1297 (2026)
relative to property owned pursuant to the public trust doctrine.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Newsom (D - Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 158
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- February 13, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 12-6; RC)
- February 27, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass