Bills

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117 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  2. Kansas City, MO · Introduced

    Kansas City 260959: Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the EDC Strategic Initiatives Fund and/or the EDC Loan Corporation for the purpose of deploying capital through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program for eligible economic development and community development projects; prioritizin

    A resolution directs the City Manager to negotiate an agreement for deploying capital through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program.

    Latest action (Oct 29, 2026): Status: Agenda Ready

    Official page: kansascity.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=51190&GUID=5D0BE3CF-

  3. Oakland, CA · In committee

    Oakland 27-0197: Subject: FY 26 Byrne Discretionary Grant For Ceasefire-Lifeline From: Department Of Violence Prevention Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Accepting And Appropriating A Grant From The Bureau Of Justice Assistance’s Fiscal Year 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Projects (BDCP) Grant Program In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($1,039,000) For The Period Of Octo

    Oakland resolution to accept a $1,039,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for Department of Violence Prevention's Ceasefire-Lifeline is on the November 17, 2026 Public Safety Committee agenda.

    Latest action (Oct 28, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37700&GUID=DF2070C5-F35

  5. Oakland, CA · In committee

    Oakland 27-0196: Subject: OPD NIBIN Modernization Grant From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To: (A) Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Grant Funds (The Grant) In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) From The U.S. Department Of Justice Office Of Justice Programs Bureau Of Justice Assistance For The National Integrate

    Oakland Police Department recommends adopting a resolution authorizing a $300,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant for the NIBIN Modernization Program and a contract to Leadsonline LLC.

    Latest action (Oct 28, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37699&GUID=60233571-8BE

  6. Oakland, CA · In committee

    Oakland 27-0193: Subject: Request To Amend Existing Professional Services Agreement With ChildCare Careers, LLC From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirement And Waiving The Competitive Bidding Process And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Third Amendment To A Professional Services Agreement With Childcare Care

    A city resolution would increase the professional services agreement with Childcare Careers, LLC by $800,000, to a total of $2,050,000, for as-needed substitute teacher staffing services.

    Latest action (Oct 28, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37696&GUID=31FF689C-5AB

  7. PR · Introduced

    PR PS 1608: Para crear la “Ley del Sistema Integrado para la Prevención, Atención y Superación del Sinhogarismo en Puerto Rico”; establecer la política pública y la Carta de Derechos de las personas sin hogar o en riesgo de sinhogarismo; crear el Concilio Multisectorial para la Prevención, Atención y Superación del Sinhogarismo en Puerto Rico, adscrito administrativamente al Departamento de la Vivienda, y est

    PR PS 1608, Radicado 2026-10-27, would establish the Ley del Sistema Integrado para la Prevención, Atención y Superación del Sinhogarismo en Puerto Rico.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Radicado
    Sponsor: Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez

    Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/162765

  8. Denver, CO · Introduced

    Denver 26-1610: Approves the Revocable License Agreement with The Gathering Place for a Maximum Contract Amount of $20 beginning approximately October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness located at 1375 N. Elati Street in the Civic Center Neighborhood, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202685970).

    Resolution 26-1610 approves a revocable license agreement with The Gathering Place to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness in the Civic Center Neighborhood.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: Approved for Filing

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57753&GUID=56FCBF38-1CAA

  9. Denver, CO · Introduced

    Denver 26-1576: A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $1,471,349.00 for a new total of $5,108,891.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date o

    A resolution would amend a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch, adding $1,471,349.00 to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: Approval Review

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57719&GUID=4C83AB3E-F102

  10. Denver, CO · Introduced

    Denver 26-1577: A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing support for families experiencing literal homelessness and who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $627,200.00 for a new total of $2,256,863.00 and to add 12

    A Denver resolution amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $627,200.00, supporting rapid rehousing for families experiencing homelessness and fleeing domestic violence.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: Approval Review

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57720&GUID=3D698FD1-17B3

  12. Pittsburgh, PA · In committee

    Pittsburgh 2026-1055: Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article Three, Organization, Chapter 135, Department of City Planning, by adding a new section, § 135.04, Reports on Affordable Housing Bonus Program.

    Pittsburgh ordinance 2026-1055, adding section 135.04 on Reports on Affordable Housing Bonus Program, is in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: In Standing Committee

    Official page: pittsburgh.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=33799&GUID=161A1D37-

  13. PA · In committee

    PA HB 2880: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for definitions and for duties of electric distribution companies.

    PA HB 2880, an act amending the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and providing for renewable energy siting standards, was referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 4100
    Sponsor: Nathan Davidson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2880

  14. PR · In committee

    PR RC 712: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Asuntos Municipales de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación exhaustiva en torno a las acciones administrativas, decisiones operacionales, criterios técnicos y directrices impartidas por la Región Metro de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (A.A.A.) relacionadas con la operación del sistema de distribución de agua potable, inc

    PR RC 712: an investigation by the Puerto Rico House into AAA Metro Region actions on potable agua distribution and their impact on Toa Baja; latest action 2026-10-27: Vista Pública.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Vista Pública: Salón de Audiencias #2
    Sponsor: Ángel Morey Noble (Partido Nuevo Progre)

    Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/161388

  16. Columbus, OH · Introduced

    Columbus 2745-2026: To authorize and direct the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to modify the not-for-profit service contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio regarding Latino Heritage Month programming to extend the term of the contract. ($0.00)

    Ordinance 2745-2026 would authorize the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to modify the contract with Asociacion de Escritores de Ohio for Latino Heritage Month programming and extend its term.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138681&GUID=BD606C77-7

  17. Columbus, OH · Introduced

    Columbus 2715-2026: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to initiate a transaction to return funds to the State of Ohio for the unused $15,000.00 drawn for administration costs from the awarded U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for the purpose of granting to a local non-profit providing harm reduction services. ($15,000.00

    Ordinance 2715-2026 would authorize returning unused $15,000.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funds to the State of Ohio for granting to a local non-profit providing harm reduction services.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138651&GUID=E7C44370-B

  18. Columbus, OH · Introduced

    Columbus 2922-2026: To authorize the City Clerk to enter a fiscal agency agreement with The Participatory Budgeting Project, Inc. for payment to budget delegate facilitators; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($7,500.00)

    Ordinance to authorize the City Clerk to enter a fiscal agency agreement with The Participatory Budgeting Project, Inc. for payment to budget delegate facilitators and a $7,500.00 appropriation.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138859&GUID=54E321BD-1

  19. Denver, CO · Enacted

    Denver 26-1469: A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,068,531.00 with an end date of 6-30-2027 to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide (MOEAI-20268420

    A Denver resolution approves a proposed contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,068,531.00 to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Adopted

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57615&GUID=67CFE19E-D23B

  20. Denver, CO · Enacted

    Denver 26-1493: A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to allow the agency to provide rapid resolution services for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army to add $40,000.00 for a new total of $1,157,803.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to

    Denver resolution would amend its Salvation Army agreement, adding $40,000 for a new total of $1,157,803 and two years for rapid resolution services for homelessness or housing instability citywide.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Adopted

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57636&GUID=19B5A0B5-6B6A