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12 bills of 540 · updated Oct 28, 2026

  1. Los Angeles, CA · Failed or withdrawn

    Los Angeles 2026-0783: WITHDRAWN: APPROVE Motion by Padilla, Bass, and Sandoval to direct the Chief Executive Officer to: A. Prepare a First/Last Mile plan for the Sun Valley Metrolink Station, building on the City of Los Angeles's 2023 motion to study station relocation and a second platform, and coordinated with the Brighton to Roxford Double Track Project. Report back to the Planning and Programming Committee within

    A motion by Padilla, Bass, and Sandoval to direct the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a First/Last Mile plan for the Sun Valley Metrolink Station was withdrawn.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Withdrawn

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12896&GUID=9A3ED72E-2B89-

  2. NJ · Passed one chamber

    NJ SR 96: Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.

    New Jersey Senate passed SR 96 recognizing the NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and the Taiwan Relations Act anniversary.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Resolution Passed Senate (Voice)
    Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR96

  3. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0130: AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Contract Modification No. 12 to Contract No. PS73193000-P2550, a cost plus fixed-fee contract with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. (formerly LTK Consultant Services, Inc.) to provide consultant support services for the P2550 Light Rail Vehicle Modernization Project, increasing the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) contract price by $4,796,082, from $7,038,584

    The Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee passed a contract modification increasing the P2550 Light Rail Vehicle Modernization Project contract by $4,796,082 to $11,834,666.

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

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12246&GUID=D30D8DDB-E614-

  4. Baltimore, MD · Introduced

    Baltimore 26-0218: Transit-Oriented Development – Downtown Baltimore FOR the purpose of supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for the area surrounding and including the Lexington Market, Charles Center, and Shot Tower Metro Stations; the Mount Vernon, Lexington Market, Baltimore Arena, Convention Center, and Camden Station Light Rail Stations; and the Camden Yards MARC Station.;and providing fo

    26-0218, supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for areas around downtown Baltimore's Metro, Light Rail, and MARC stations, is before the Mayor.

    Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: Before the Mayor

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10602&GUID=48EEA24B-D

  5. MO · In committee

    MO SB 1770: Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria

    MO SB 1770 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria.

    Latest action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
    Sponsor: Rick Brattin (Republican)

    Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=

  6. WI · Enacted

    WI AB 446: Relating to: consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin.

    WI AB 446, relating to consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination, published 3-28-2026.

    Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Published 3-28-2026
    Sponsor: Tusler (Republican)

    Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab446

  7. WI · In committee

    WI AJR 139: Relating to: reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan, reaffirming Wisconsin’s support for the Taiwan Relations Act, supporting Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States, and continuing support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile.

    Wisconsin AJR 139, supporting the Taiwan Relations Act and sister ties with Taiwan, failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

    Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
    Sponsor: Krug (Republican)

    Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr13

  8. MN · In committee

    MN HF 4520: Refundable sales and use tax exemption for Blue Line Extension light rail transit line construction materials provided.

    MN HF 4520 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for Blue Line Extension light rail transit line construction materials; referred to Taxes on 2026-03-23.

    Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
    Sponsor: Freiberg (Democratic-Farmer-La)

    Official page: www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4520?body=House

  9. MO · In committee

    MO SB 1244: Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria

    MO SB 1244 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials, and instead requires the area be referred to as Judea and Samaria; a hearing was cancelled.

    Latest action (Mar 11, 2026): Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee
    Sponsor: Jill Carter (Republican)

    Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=

  10. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.R. 7545: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

    H.R. 7545, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
    Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7545