HB 1746-FN (2026): subjecting taxpayer funded investigations to the right-to-know law.
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HB 1746-FN (2026)
subjecting taxpayer funded investigations to the right-to-know law.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 18 people signed in online: 17 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on September 30, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 5, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 42)
- Rep. Glenn Bailey (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Travis Corcoran (R - Hills 28)
- Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Tim Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- January 21, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- January 21, 2026: Executive Session: 01/21/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- January 21, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/21/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/05/2026
- September 30, 2026: Executive Session: 09/30/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- October 5, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/05/2026 (Vote 12-1; )