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328 items of 1822 · updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
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
Maine LD 898, to allow pay differentials based on work site location and employee experience and credentials under the Maine Equal Pay Law, was signed by the Governor.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
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)
ME LD 522, directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to study workforce gender segregation in the state, was signed by the governor on 2026-04-15.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
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)
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.
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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.
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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.
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WI AB 1048, relating to local regulation of landlords, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 as of 2026-03-23.
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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.
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Wisconsin AJR 54, relating to observing Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin, failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (2026-03-23).
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
WI SB 942, on changes to the low-income housing tax credit, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Pennsylvania HB 1788, amending Titles 74 (Transportation) and 75 in sustainable mobility options and for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfer and annual increase, was referred to Transportation.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
The Los Angeles County Youth Commission will consider drafting a letter to the Board of Supervisors in support of the Department of Homeless Services and Housing's Youth Programming Initiatives.
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Latest action on DC B 26-0429, the LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Amendment Act of 2025: Law L26-0111, effective Apr 16, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73, page 006783.
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