HB 1440-FN (2026): relative to properties enrolled in carbon sequestration programs.
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HB 1440-FN (2026)
relative to properties enrolled in carbon sequestration programs.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 24 people signed in online: 13 in support and 11 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, 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. Mike Ouellet (R - Coos 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Arnold Davis (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. Sean Durkin (R - Coos 1)
- Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1)
- Rep. James Tierney (R - Coos 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- January 14, 2026, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- 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 Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:45 pm GP 228
- January 14, 2026: Executive Session: 01/14/2026 01:45 pm GP 228
- January 14, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/14/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026