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.
A resolution accepting the certification of the examination of the initiative petition proposing the Oakland Living Wage For All Act Of 2026 minimum wage ballot measure, status in committee.
MI HB 6439 would provide transparency requirements for paid political advertisements; latest action (2026-11-05): bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026.
Latest action (Nov 5, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2026 Sponsor: Reggie Miller (Democratic)
Civilian Oversight Commission ComReport 26-6538 by COC Chair Hans Johnson, with announcements and upcoming meetings, is on agenda; body: Sybil Brand Commission for Institutional Inspections.
A Pittsburgh ordinance directing that a Home Rule Charter referendum on budget approval rules be placed before voters at the 2026 May Primary Election was held in Standing Committee.
Latest action (Nov 2, 2026): Status: Held in Standing Committee
A communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures was placed on file in council by the Public Safety and Health Committee.
Latest action (Oct 29, 2026): Status: In Council-Placed on File
MA S 3186, on conforming with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors, was reported favorably and referred to Senate Ways and Means on 2026-10-26.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means Sponsor: James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
NJ S 4940, the 'Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act,' requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.
NJ S 4919 establishes visual standards for certain kinds of identification issued to noncitizens and requires registered voters to present identification when voting at a polling place.
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.
NJ bill S 4958 requires the AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue a report with recommendations for statewide policy.
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)
Boston City Council passed a resolution declaring Election Day a holiday for City Council employees and calling upon Boston and Massachusetts to follow.
The City Council passed a resolution rejecting the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of two commissioners, Jean Quan and Nicholas O'Brien-Kovari, to serve on the Oakland Police Commission.
