HB 1724 (2026): relative to public transparency of electric utility retail charges and cost reporting for transmission, wholesale electricity, capacity, and generation adequacy.

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HB 1724 (2026)

relative to public transparency of electric utility retail charges and cost reporting for transmission, wholesale electricity, capacity, and generation adequacy.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 11 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0737h), by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
  • February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • February 17, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • February 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0737h

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