HB 1736 (2026): repealing the authority of the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation for utilities.
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HB 1736 (2026)
repealing the authority of the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation for utilities.
- Status: Killed
- 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: 8 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026