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322 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
ME LD 1783, An Act To Clarify Municipal Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing, was signed by the Governor on 2025-06-10.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
HI bill HB 645, relating to homeless youth, was carried over to the 2026 regular session, with the latest action on 2025-12-08.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
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.
Source: 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, died in possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on 2026-04-29.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
LD 746, an act to authorize a local option sales tax on short-term lodging to fund municipalities and affordable housing, was placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) on 2025-06-18.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
LD 1359, a resolve to direct the Department of Transportation to develop practices regarding public transit, was signed by the governor on 2025-06-20.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ME LD 1946, an act to clarify eligibility of certified recovery residences for Bridging Rental Assistance Program housing vouchers, became law without the governor's signature on 2025-06-25.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
Maine LD 1469, an act to clarify the quality rating system for child care services, was signed by the governor on 2025-06-10.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
ABC News reports President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, saying it would last a matter of weeks, and calls it a roadblock in the midterm elections.
Source: ABC News (abcnews.com)
MT LC 842, generally revise laws related to youth homelessness, latest action Drafter Assigned on 2026-10-26.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HR 621 (CHILDCARE FUNDS-CUTS) added co-sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons in its latest action on 2026-01-21.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SB 1132, relating to medical debt abolition and making an appropriation, received a fiscal estimate on 2026-04-08.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SB 621, relating to use of public lands to provide temporary residence for the homeless and providing a penalty, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SB 363, allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI AB 1048, relating to local regulation of landlords, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 as of 2026-03-23.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI SB 1063, prohibiting landlords from charging application fees and credit checks and background checks obtained by landlords, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI AB 1090, relating to a statewide policy regarding homelessness and an income tax credit for property taxes paid by senior citizens, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators