HB 1605-FN-A (2026): establishing a state office for intelligence and counterintelligence within the executive branch.
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HB 1605-FN-A (2026)
establishing a state office for intelligence and counterintelligence within the executive branch.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2026, with 73 people signed in online: 3 in support and 70 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 15, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. Paul Terry (R - Belk 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- January 15, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- February 12, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
- January 15, 2026: Executive Session: 01/15/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
- January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026