HB 1344 (2026): relative to intermunicipal compacts.
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HB 1344 (2026)
relative to intermunicipal compacts.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 1 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, 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. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- 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 Municipal and County Government
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 154
- January 20, 2026: Executive Session: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 154
- January 20, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026