Bills

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75 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. DC · Enacted

    DC PR 26-0818: Net Zero Continuity Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

    DC's Net Zero Continuity Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026 (PR 26-0818, R26-0519) was effective from Oct 06, 2026 and published in DC Register Vol 73, Page 013524.

    Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0519, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013524
    Sponsor: Lewis George, Janeese (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0818

  6. PA · Enacted

    PA SB 804: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services

    Latest action on PA SB 804, providing for medical devices, grants to fire companies and protection against PFAS chemicals: Act No. 98 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 98 of 2026
    Sponsor: Lisa Boscola (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb804

  7. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0771: APPROVE Motion by Yaroslavsky, Richardson, and Horvath that the Board direct Metro to join the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the County in a collaborative effort led by USGBC California to reduce construction-related greenhouse gas emissions by undertaking a phased approach to the use of low carbon concrete in construction materials. We further move that the Chief Executive Officer init

    A motion directing Metro to join Los Angeles, Long Beach, and the County in a USGBC California effort to reduce construction greenhouse gas emissions with low carbon concrete passed.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12884&GUID=D3F467D1-CB19-

  8. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0644: AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. FIND the procurement of Near-Zero Natural Gas-Fueled Engines under Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 130237, as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) item, constitutes a single-source procurement method for the purpose of duplicating equipment already in use; and B. AWARD a single-source, five-year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract

    The Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee passed a five-year, single-source contract with Cummins for 680 Near-Zero Natural Gas-Fueled Engines to replace engines on Metro buses.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12757&GUID=F10CA0CB-6EDB-

  9. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0770: APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Richardson, Sandoval, Solis, and Bass that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to advance the following objectives pertaining to the Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station: A. Identify, program, and authorize a maximum not-to-exceed of $6 million in Metro controlled funds toward the Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station Project for preliminary engineering design, environmen

    Metro board approves a motion to authorize up to $6 million in Metro funds for preliminary engineering design and environmental documentation for the Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station Project.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12883&GUID=A62A83C5-5FF5-

  10. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.R. 10869: Protect Clean Water Act

    H.R. 10869, the Protect Clean Water Act, was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10869

  11. PR · In committee

    PR RC 659: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Gobierno de la Cámara de Representantes realizar una investigación sobre todos los aspectos relacionados con la construcción, operación y cumplimiento regulatorio del terminal de importación y procesamiento de gas natural licuado (LNG) operado por New Fortress Energy en la Bahía de Puerto Nuevo en San Juan, y los incidentes que hayan ocurrido como resultado de las mod

    PR RC 659 would have the Government Committee of the House of Representatives investigate the New Fortress Energy LNG terminal in Bahía de Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, and its incidents.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios y Reglas Especiales de Debate de la Cámara
    Sponsor: Denis Márquez Lebrón (Partido Independenti)

    Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/160812

  12. PA · In committee

    PA SR 374: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study and issue findings and recommendations on the strategic importance of this Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry in resolving the growing demand for energy in this Commonwealth.

    PA SR 374, a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the strategic importance of the Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry, was reported as committed.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Reported as committed
    Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr374

  13. VA · In committee

    VA SB 4001: Virginia Clean Energy & Community Flood Preparedness Act; repeal; electric utility customer credit.

    SB 4001: repeal of the Virginia Clean Energy & Community Flood Preparedness Act; electric utility customer credit; referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
    Sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican)

    Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SB4001

  14. PA · In committee

    PA HB 2866: An Act imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers; providing for an energy ratepayer rebate; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and establishing the Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund.

    PA HB 2866, imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers and providing for an energy ratepayer rebate, was referred to Energy on 2026-10-20.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Referred to Energy
    Sponsor: Steve Samuelson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2866

  15. Oakland, CA · Enacted

    Oakland 27-0119: Subject: EPA San Francisco Bay Program Grant From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing (1) The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) From The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) San Francisco Bay Program For PCB Remediation In Arroyo Viejo Creek; And (2) Adopting Appro

    An Oakland resolution passed authorizing the City Administrator to accept EPA San Francisco Bay Program grant funds, not to exceed three million dollars, for PCB remediation in Arroyo Viejo Creek.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37621&GUID=58CE3453-0A0

  16. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5682: Establishes GREEN Loan Program in BPU to finance certain renewable energy and energy efficiency projects; appropriates $5 million.

    NJ A 5682 establishes a GREEN Loan Program in the BPU to finance certain renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and appropriates $5 million; introduced and referred to committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
    Sponsor: Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq.

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5682

  17. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5694: Extends eligibility for sales and use tax exemption certificate program administered by EDA to include certain projects undertaken by clean energy product manufacturers.

    NJ A 5694 would extend eligibility for the EDA's sales and use tax exemption certificate program to certain clean energy product manufacturer projects; it was introduced and referred to committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
    Sponsor: Kearney, Vincent M.

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5694

  18. PA · Passed the legislature

    PA HB 1667: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for residential clean energy tax credit; repealing provisions relating to Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) Tax Credits; providing for Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) Tax Credits and for energy ratepayer protection; establishing t

    PA HB 1667 would provide a residential clean energy tax credit and energy ratepayer protection, establish the Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund, and was referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
    Sponsor: Paul Takac (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1667

  19. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 2380: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.

    PA HB 2380, providing for energy storage procurement in restructuring of electric utility industry, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure on 2026-10-13.

    Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
    Sponsor: Nikki Rivera (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2380

  20. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA SB 980: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing fo

    PA SB 980, amending Title 35 (Health and Safety), providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment; re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.

    Latest action (Oct 7, 2026): Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
    Sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb980