HB 1392 (2026): removing the ability of the governing body or budget committee to give a written recommendation about a warrant article on the ballot.
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HB 1392 (2026)
removing the ability of the governing body or budget committee to give a written recommendation about a warrant article on the ballot.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Elections
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 27, 2026, with 35 people signed in online: 6 in support and 29 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kristin Noble (R - Hills 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Samuel Farrington (R - Straf 8)
- Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Brian Labrie (R - Hills 2)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Lisa Mazur (R - Hills 44)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 11:40 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 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 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:40 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026