Bills

Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.

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160 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  3. NJ · Introduced

    NJ S 4918: "Election Integrity Through Voter ID Act"; requires photo identification for voting at polling places; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity; provides for free non-driver identification for certain persons.

    NJ S 4918 requires photo identification for voting at polling places, updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity, and provides free non-driver ID for certain persons.


    Sponsor: Corrado, Kristin M. (Republican)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4918

  6. DC · Enacted

    DC PR 26-0821: Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

    DC PR 26-0821, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026, is effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.

    Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0524, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013530
    Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0821

  7. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5641: "Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.

    NJ A 5641 restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; reported and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
    Sponsor: Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5641

  8. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2655-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 in order to continue to provide roof replacement services in the City of Columbus for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program. ($0.00)

    Columbus passed 2655-2026, extending a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC to December 31, 2027 for roof replacement services for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program.

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

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138589&GUID=C130325A-3

  9. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2654-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC to increase funding and to extend the contract term date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide hotel services for 10 days and beyond as needed for completed lead abatement for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program; and to

    Columbus ordinance 2654-2026 passed, authorizing a contract modification with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC for hotel services for Lead Safe Columbus Program recipients and $17,000 in funding.

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

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138588&GUID=B3E594C7-1

  10. Kansas City, MO · Enacted

    Kansas City 260918: Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Waiving the requirements in Article VII, Section 68-451 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Sales Tax (adult use marijuana)” for the purpose of reallocating neighborhood cleanup funds to homelessness response efforts; reducing appropriations of the Marijuana Sales Tax Fund (2190) by $485,424.00 and reappropriating the same for the purpose of supporting the E

    The Council passed an ordinance reducing Marijuana Sales Tax Fund appropriations by $485,424.00 and reappropriating funds for the Extreme Weather Program, supporting homelessness response efforts

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

    Official page: kansascity.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=51129&GUID=B95A268F-

  11. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2657-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow for costs incurred prior to the approval of the purchase order, beginning April 1, 2026. ($0.00)

    Ordinance 2657-2026 passed: modify a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow costs incurred prior to purchase order approval.

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

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138591&GUID=47754042-2

  12. NJ · Passed one chamber

    NJ S 4066: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.

    NJ S 4066 requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing; reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4066

  13. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 3586: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.*

    NJ A 3586, which requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing, was reported out of Assembly Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Greenwald, Louis D. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3586

  14. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2651-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into planned modifications of two Not For Profit Service Contracts with Franklin County Public Health (Treasurer Franklin County) to increase funding and to extend the contract term dates from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide lead risk inspection and assessor services; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount

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

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138585&GUID=BF39D69A-C

  16. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 4859: Concerns definition of veteran for purpose of affordable housing preference.

    NJ S 4859, concerning the definition of veteran for an affordable housing preference, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
    Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4859

  19. Boston, MA · Introduced

    Boston 2026-1601: Order for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing.

    Order 2026-1601 for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing is pending in the Committee on Community Preservation Act.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Pending

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43288&GUID=7BE60B5C-CC7C