HB 1498 (2026): requiring all agendas, minutes, and reports of study committees and statutory commissions be made available to the public on the general court website and specific state agency websites.
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HB 1498 (2026)
requiring all agendas, minutes, and reports of study committees and statutory commissions be made available to the public on the general court website and specific state agency websites.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 8 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peggy Balboni (D - Rock 38) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Patricia Cornell (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Allison Knab (D - Rock 12)
- Rep. Jim Maggiore (D - Rock 23)
- Rep. Dennis Malloy (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
- January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration
- January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- January 29, 2026: Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 11-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026