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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136 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  2. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 158: requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.

    NH HB 158, requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially and make a report to the general court, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 281; eff. 7/10/2026
    Sponsor: Joe Sweeney (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/advanced.aspx

  4. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1275: relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

    NH HB 1275 on the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain products from use restrictions, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 07/10/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 298; eff. I. Sec 4 eff 9/8/2026 II. Rem eff 7/10/2026
    Sponsor: Wendy Thomas (Democratic)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2052&inflect=2

  6. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1021: amending the date to provide written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program.

    NH HB 1021, amending the date for written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 9, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 207; eff. 1/1/2027
    Sponsor: David Walker (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1542&inflect=2

  7. DC · Enacted

    DC CER 26-0171: LGBTQIA+ Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026

    Latest action (2026-07-03) for DC CER 26-0171, the LGBTQIA+ Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026: Resolution ACR26-0167, effective from Jun 09, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.

    Latest action (Jul 3, 2026): Resolution ACR26-0167, Effective from Jun 09, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009259
    Sponsor: Parker, Zachary (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0171

  8. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1899-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a grant agreement with The Tony R. Wells Foundation, increase funding in an amount up to $2,835,000.00 and to continue to act as fiscal manager for the RHI program in providing financial assistance to eligible residents facing eviction, homelessness, and helping them find new housing; to authorize th

    Ordinance 1899-2026 passed, authorizing up to $2,845,000 for a Tony R. Wells Foundation grant agreement modification funding the RHI program for residents facing eviction and homelessness.

    Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137823&GUID=9B52A83F-C

  9. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2063-2026: To repeal and replace Ordinance 1953-2026, passed June 22, 2026; to amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Columbus passed Ordinance 2063-2026 to shift the Affordable Housing Trust's Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus.

    Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137987&GUID=FC0F05CA-3

  14. DC · Enacted

    DC B 26-0562: Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

    DC B 26-0562, the Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, is Law L26-0125, effective from May 29, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73 Page 008624, expires on Jan 09, 2027.

    Latest action (Jun 19, 2026): Law L26-0125, Effective from May 29, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008624, Expires on Jan 09, 2027
    Sponsor: Pinto, Brooke (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0562

  15. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1301-2026: To authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for the payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00 from the General Fund. ($2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00)

    Columbus passed ordinance 1301-2026 to authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers.

    Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137223&GUID=E32B97C8-2

  17. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1771: removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system and requiring the department of health and human services to provide certain notice regarding availability of the waiver.

    NH HB 1771, removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 05/28/2026.

    Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 98; eff.07/27/2026
    Sponsor: Katy Peternel (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2344&inflect=2