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Bill Hearings for Week of April 27, 2026

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
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Of the 2 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 1 and opposition of 1 with 0 being of interest.
Of the 10 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 2 and opposition of 0 with 1 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB1300 (New Title) establishing a biennial school district local tax cap question and related limitations on central office administrative expenses in school districts. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 4/28 9:30 AM SH Room 122-123 This bill: I. Establishes a biennial school district local tax cap question. II. Establishes limitations on central office administrative expenses in school districts.
Of Interest HB1637 relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail. Judiciary Tue 4/28 1:20 PM SH Room 100 This bill sets a time frame for the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.
Support HB1665 relative to the issuance of subpoenas in administrative proceedings. Judiciary Tue 4/28 1:30 PM SH Room 100 This bill allows for all parties to an administrative proceeding to subpoena witnesses and documents.
Support SB617 (New Title) relative to the removal of abandoned vehicles by law enforcement, relative to the regulation and appeal of motor vehicle towing from public highways, and prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 4/30 10:00 AM GP Room 159 This bill: I. This bill substantially revises the procedures and processes concerning the maintenance of and utilization of a list of contracted tow companies used by the division of state police for the removal of vehicles. II. Requires that invoices generated from towing and impounding vehicles clearly indicate the process for appealing said tow or impoundment and extends the time period for a vehicle owner to appeal the reasonableness of towing and impoundment fees to the department of safety. III. Prohibits the division of motor vehicles from suspending a person’s license or driving privileges based on their failure to pay a debt related to a commercial entity’s towing or storage of a vehicle.
Oppose SB624 restricting access to certain hemp-derived products. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Thu 4/30 10:35 AM GP Room 159 This bill sets penalties applicable to corporations and unincorporated associations for possession of certain hemp-derived products, directs liquor licensees to comply with the prohibition, and amends the definition of hemp.