HB1723: Requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.
Engrossed
House
Summary
Requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.
Sponsors
Rita Mattson
R - HD-18-CHE
Primary
Brian Cole
R - HD-26-HIL
Co-sponsor
Jim Qualey
R - HD-18-CHE
Co-sponsor
Matt Sabourin
R - HD-30-ROC
Co-sponsor
John Schneller
R - HD-02-HIL
Co-sponsor
Douglas Thomas
R - HD-16-ROC
Co-sponsor
Michael Vose
R - HD-05-ROC
Co-sponsor
Keith Ammon
R - HD-42-HIL
Co-sponsor
Kat McGhee
D - HD-35-HIL
Co-sponsor
Mary Murphy
R - HD-27-HIL
Co-sponsor
Daniel Innis
R - SD-007
Co-sponsor
Denise Ricciardi
R - SD-009
Co-sponsor
History
- 2025-12-17 Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy House Journal 1 P. 33
- 2026-01-08 Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- 2026-01-29 Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2026 10:30 am GP 229
- 2026-02-12 ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- 2026-02-18 ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- 2026-03-04 Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0935h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-3; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 72
- 2026-03-04 Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- 2026-03-12 Amendment # 2026-0935h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
- 2026-03-12 Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0935h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
- 2026-03-17 Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 7
- 2026-03-26 Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 12
- 2026-04-02 Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1307s, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 13
- 2026-04-03 Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1307s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
- 2026-04-03 Committee Amendment # 2026-1307s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
Committee Referrals
2025-12-17
Science, Technology and Energy
House
2026-03-17
Energy and Natural Resources
Senate
Calendar Events
Past Events (5)
2026-01-14
Hearing - GP 229
2026-02-02
Hearing - GP 229
2026-02-17
Hearing - GP 229
2026-03-03
Hearing - GP 159
2026-03-31
Hearing - Room 103, State House