HB 1714-FN (2026): authorizing the state to issue bonds to fund public school expenses.
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HB 1714-FN (2026)
authorizing the state to issue bonds to fund public school expenses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Funding
- Subject: Banking and Finance
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Funding committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 98 people signed in online: 12 in support, 85 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lori Korzen (R - Coos 7)
- Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Education Funding, GP 232
- January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Education Funding, GP 232
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- January 20, 2026: Executive Session: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026