HB 1398 (2026): establishing a committee to study the resources available for response to air quality incidents across the state.
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HB 1398 (2026)
establishing a committee to study the resources available for response to air quality incidents across the state.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 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 March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Megan Murray (D - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- 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 Science, Technology and Energy
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026