Committee Summary for House Public Works and Highways (02/24/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB2026 2026-0863H 00:08:03.640 - 10:02:59 AM	Executive Session	relative to the state 10-year transportation improvement plan.	Milz, David(R)[B]2025
Unclear 00:12:00.000 - 10:06:56 AM	General Working Session	Unclear

HB2026 2026-0863H: House Transportation Committee Chair Vote00:08:03.640 - 10:02:59 AM; Called the executive session to order for HB 2026. Made and seconded motion to pass with amendment 2026-0863H. After discussion noting changes to projects, called for roll call vote. Amendment passed 13 aye, 0 nay, 4 absent. Then made and seconded motion to pass HB 2026 as amended. Called for roll call vote, which passed 13 aye, 0 nay, 4 absent. Noted it cannot go on consent calendar due to FN. Closed executive session on HB 2026.
Unclear: Representative Jack Information Only00:12:00.000 - 10:06:56 AM; Asked DOT about a press article on toll credits: whether federal funds are unspendable due to lack of toll credits to match; current toll credit balance; if still earning toll credits under conditions of spending a dollar to get a dollar in credit; and federal funding issues.
Unclear: David Rodriguez, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Transportation Information Only00:12:30.000 - 10:07:26 AM; Stated the department has a sufficient toll credit balance to support the current federal program. Earning of toll credits depends on annual turnpike capital and RNR projects. Projected to run out in early 2030s without issues otherwise. Using toll credits for non-department purposes would erode the balance and challenge the federal program.
Unclear: Representative Newman Information Only00:13:00.000 - 10:07:56 AM; Offered printed copies of the press article for distribution to committee members.
Unclear: House Transportation Committee Chair Information Only00:13:30.000 - 10:08:26 AM; Inquired about Commissioner Cass's retirement and details on tomorrow's festivities for attendees.
Unclear: DOT Representative Information Only00:14:00.000 - 10:08:56 AM; Confirmed Commissioner Cass's last day is Friday. Described reception at DOT headquarters starting at 1:30 PM, with remarks at 2:00 PM to recognize his service. Invited all to attend.
Unclear: Representative Faulkner Information Only00:15:00.000 - 10:09:56 AM; Noted focus on HB 2026 but reviewed Senate transportation bills: capital budget, naming bill, and a few others, some interim studied. Suggested handling them in one day, open to committee preference for one day or split mornings. Will present schedule when numbers available.
Unclear: Representative Cloutier Information Only00:16:00.000 - 10:10:56 AM; Asked if there will be a House session next Thursday, the 5th.
Unclear: House Transportation Committee Chair Information Only00:16:30.000 - 10:11:26 AM; Responded that nothing is firmly announced yet; advised checking emails or calling the chair for updates.
Unclear: Unidentified Representative (likely bill sponsor) Support00:17:00.000 - 10:11:56 AM; Thanked the committee for support on HB 2026, acknowledged the heavy lifting, appreciated the leadership and opportunity to co-sponsor, and stated it is a good bill under the circumstances.

Milz, David(Chairman)(R)[B]2025	Boyd, Bill(Clerk)(R)[C]2025	Bogert, Steven(V Chairman)(R)[B+]2025
Cloutier, John(D)[F]2025	Boehm, Ralph(R)[B]2025	Jack, Martin(D)[D-]2025
Newman, Sue(D)[F]2025	Edgar, Michael(D)[F]2025	Faulkner, Barry(D)[D-]2025
Fedolfi, Jim(R)[IN]2025	Brown, Richard(R)[B+]2025	Juris, Louis(D)[F]2025
Suiter, John(R)[B-]2025	Vallone, Mark(D)[D-]2025	Foote, Charles(R)[B]2025
Rockmore, Ellen(D)[CT]2025	Louis, Darrell(R)[B+]2025