HB 1739-FN (2026): relative to energy infrastructure, economic development, and workforce training for large-scale data facilities.
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HB 1739-FN (2026)
relative to energy infrastructure, economic development, and workforce training for large-scale data facilities.
- 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 January 27, 2026, with 14 people signed in online: 1 in support and 13 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 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 February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Santosh Salvi (D - Hills 9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Rep. Efstathia Booras (D - Hills 8)
- Rep. Manoj Chourasia (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Alicia Gregg (D - Hills 7)
- Rep. Lee Ann Kluger (D - Hills 6)
- Rep. Sanjeev Manohar (D - Hills 9)
- Rep. Carry Spier (D - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- February 3, 2026, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, GP 229
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026