establishing a committee to study the resources available for response to air quality incidents across the state.

HB 1398 creates a committee to study state resources for responding to air quality incidents, such as smoke or pollution events. The committee - composed of three House members (appointed by the Speaker) and one Senate member (appointed by the President) - will examine necessary equipment, required funding, and needed legal changes to help municipalities access response resources. It must submit findings and recommendations to state leaders by November 1, 2026. This procedural bill does not change laws but sets up a study to inform future policy.