HB 1657 (2026): relative to the reporting and elimination of prolonged vacancies in state government.
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HB 1657 (2026)
relative to the reporting and elimination of prolonged vacancies in state government.
- 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 28, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 2:40 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- February 18, 2026, 2:40 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 11, 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 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:40 pm GP 231
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:40 pm GP 231
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026