HB 1607-FN (2026): relative to the use and storage of road salt.
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HB 1607-FN (2026)
relative to the use and storage of road salt.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026, with 135 people signed in online: 133 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2026 and February 3, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0497h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1607 on Table” on a roll call 188–166, on a motion by Rep. David Milz. On March 12, 2026 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a roll call 156–194, on a motion by Rep. Rosemarie Rung. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Rosemarie Rung (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Will Darby (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 7)
- Rep. Peter Lovett (D - Graf 8)
- Rep. John MacDonald (R - Carr 6)
- Rep. Brian Taylor (R - Carr 8)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
- January 13, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
- January 27, 2026, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
- February 3, 2026, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, GP 228
- February 12, 2026: floor debate, House
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Lay on Table — yeas 188, nays 166, passed
- March 12, 2026, House: Remove From Table — yeas 156, nays 194, failed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways
- January 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- January 13, 2026: Executive Session: 01/13/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- January 27, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- February 3, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/03/2026 11:00 am GP 228
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0497h 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC)
- February 12, 2026: Lay HB1607 on Table (Rep. Milz): MA RC 188-166 02/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Remove from Table (Rep. Rung): MF RC 156-194 03/12/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026