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308 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
IL HB 3526: MOBILE HOME RENT CAP
IL bill HB 3526 would cap mobile home rent; latest action on 2026-04-21 added co-sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HB 4568: $DHS-HOME ILLINOIS PROGRAM
Illinois HB 4568, $DHS-HOME Illinois Program: latest action on 2026-07-01, Rule 19(b), re-referred to the Rules Committee.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HB 1429: BILL OF RIGHTS-HOMELESS
IL HB 1429, a bill of rights for the homeless, was re-referred to the Rules Committee on 2026-04-17 after House Floor Amendment No. 3.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HB 5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS
IL HB 5198 on affordable housing: latest action (2026-10-13), Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
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MO SB 1319: Modifies provisions relating to food labeling
MO SB 1319, which modifies provisions relating to food labeling, was read a second time and referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1362: Modifies provisions relating to food labeling
MO SB 1362, which modifies provisions relating to food labeling, was second read and referred to the Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1091: Authorizes a child tax credit
MO SB 1091 authorizes a child tax credit; the Economic and Workforce Development Committee hearing was cancelled on 2026-01-28.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1662: Modifies provisions relating to early childhood education taxes
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.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1678: Authorizes tax credits for child care
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.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
HI SB 2958: RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HI SB 2958, Relating to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, was referred to CPN, JDC on 2026-01-30.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
HI SB 1012: RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HI SB 1012, relating to early learning, was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session (latest action 2025-12-08).
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
HI HB 1451: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HI HB 1451, relating to affordable housing, was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session; latest action 2025-12-08.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
ME LD 1783: An Act To Clarify Municipal Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing
ME LD 1783, An Act To Clarify Municipal Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing, was signed by the Governor on 2025-06-10.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
HI HB 645: RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
HI bill HB 645, relating to homeless youth, was carried over to the 2026 regular session, with the latest action on 2025-12-08.
Neutral reportSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
ME LD 1476: An Act To Support Maine'S Homeless Shelters By Imposing A Fee For Booking Hotels, Short-Term Rentals And Recreational Vehicle Camping Reservations
Maine LD 1476 to support homeless shelters by imposing a fee for booking hotels, short-term rentals and recreational vehicle camping reservations was placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) on 2025-06-05.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ME LD 1269: Resolve, To Study The Costs And Funding Of A Universal Health Care Plan For Maine
Maine LD 1269, a resolve to study the costs and funding of a universal health care plan for Maine, was placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 on 2025-05-27.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ME LD 1280: Resolve, To Create Pilot Programs To Provide Tuition Assistance And Grants For Rural Child Care Providers
ME LD 1280, a resolve to create pilot programs to provide tuition assistance and grants for rural child care providers, was placed in legislative files (DEAD) on 2025-04-29.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ME LD 1657: An Act To Expand The Use Of Tax Increment Revenue For Affordable Housing By Adding Authorized Project Costs
ME LD 1657, a bill to expand the use of tax increment revenue for affordable housing by adding authorized project costs, was placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) on 2025-06-12.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ME LD 1955: An Act To Increase Child Care Affordability And Early Childhood Educator Stability
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.
Advances the causeSource: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators