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DE SB 294, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to child care assistance for full-time post-secondary education, was assigned to the Senate Finance Committee on 2026-05-13.
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate Sponsor: Daniel Cruce (Democratic)
NJ A 4943 establishes a Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund and appropriates $20 million; it was referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee Sponsor: Walker, Jerry
Tennessee HJR 7010 urges the General Assembly to refrain from altering the ninth congressional district without approval of a three-fourths majority of the Shelby County delegation; filed 2026-05-06.
TN HJR 7006 proposes the General Assembly establish congressional districts after each decennial census and no changes between censuses; 2026-05-06: ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee.
Latest action (May 6, 2026): P2C, ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II Sponsor: Barrett (Republican)
TN SB 7006, which as introduced revises the boundaries for congressional districts, passed on Second Consideration on 2026-05-06 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Latest action (May 6, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee Sponsor: Yarbro (Democratic)
TN HJR 7008, on memorials and recognition of Indiana lawmakers who rejected a redistricting push, was objected to on the Consent Calendar on 2026-05-06.
Latest action (May 6, 2026): Objected to on Consent Calendar. Sponsor: Powell (Democratic)
TN HB 7004 removes the prohibition on changing congressional districts between apportionments; latest action: ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II.
Latest action (May 6, 2026): P2C, ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II Sponsor: Sexton (Republican)
TN HB 7006, as introduced, revises the boundaries for congressional districts; latest action (2026-05-06): ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II.
Latest action (May 6, 2026): P2C, ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II Sponsor: Clemmons (Democratic)
The Extreme Heat Eviction Protection Amendment Act of 2025 (DC B 26-0177) is Law L26-0108, effective Apr 16, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73 Page 006780.
Latest action (May 1, 2026): Law L26-0108, Effective from Apr 16, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006780 Sponsor: Lewis George, Janeese (Democratic)
Latest action on DC B 26-0429, the LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Amendment Act of 2025: Law L26-0111, effective Apr 16, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73, page 006783.
Latest action (May 1, 2026): Law L26-0111, Effective from Apr 16, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006783 Sponsor: White, Robert C. Jr. (Democratic)
ME LD 1955, an act to increase child care affordability and early childhood educator stability, died in possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on 2026-04-29.
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) Sponsor: Matthea DAUGHTRY (Democratic)
MO SB 1678, which authorizes tax credits for child care, was read a second time and referred to the Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee on 2026-04-16.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee Sponsor: Kurtis Gregory (Republican)
MO SB 1662 modifies provisions relating to early childhood education taxes; latest action on 2026-04-16 was a second read and referral to the S Education Committee.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Education Committee Sponsor: Karla May (Democratic)
MD SB 672, Prince George's County - Expanding Access to Early Childhood Education and Child Care, passed its third reading with amendments on 2026-04-13.
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Third Reading Passed with Amendments Sponsor: A. Washington (Democratic)