HB 1648 (2026): providing property tax exemptions for qualifying residences.
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HB 1648 (2026)
providing property tax exemptions for qualifying residences.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Taxes - Local
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 197 people signed in online: 184 in support, 12 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2026, February 11, 2026 and March 2, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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 work sessions on June 15, 2026, September 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026. The committee met in executive session on September 30, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dick Ames (D - Ches 13)
- Rep. Thomas Oppel (D - Graf 9)
- Rep. David Paige (D - Carr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, GP 154
- February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 154
- March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- March 2, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- September 10, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 234
- September 30, 2026, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 228
- September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 234
- September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 234
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 154
- February 2, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- February 2, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- February 11, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 154
- March 2, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:30 am GP 159
- March 2, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/02/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- June 15, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- June 15, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- September 10, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- September 30, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- September 30, 2026: Executive Session: 09/30/2026 10:30 am GP 234
- September 30, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2026 09:30 am GP 228