HB 1617 (2026): relative to enhancing business development and economic investment opportunities.
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HB 1617 (2026)
relative to enhancing business development and economic investment opportunities.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Business and Industry
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 28, 2026, with one person signed in online in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 15, 2026. The committee is due to meet in executive session on October 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Wherry (R - Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Ford (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40)
- Rep. Mary Murphy (R - Hills 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 159
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- October 15, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 10/15/2026 10:30 am GP 231
- October 22, 2026: Executive Session: 10/22/2026 10:30 am GP 231