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WI AB 588, relating to a statutory right to contraception, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 on 2026-03-23.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
WI SB 1138, banning products containing intentionally added PFAS 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 and sponsor
WI AB 862 on consideration of climate change in certain local plans and making an appropriation failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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)
PA HB 1549, an Act amending the Minimum Wage Act of 1968 to further provide for definitions, minimum wages and exemptions, was referred to Labor & Industry on 2025-06-18.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
PA SB 980, amending Title 35 (Health and Safety), providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment; re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HB 1964 would provide for a moratorium on the privatization of public water and wastewater systems and establish the Water Utility Reform Working Group; it was re-committed to Appropriations.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HB 1394, an Act amending the Tax Reform Code of 1971, would repeal provisions relating to inheritance tax and was referred to Finance on 2025-05-05.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
PA HB 1261, on assistance to fire companies and EMS companies, protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment, was laid on the table pursuant to Senate Rule 9 on 2026-06-10.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA SB 1501, establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Freedmen Affairs to provide individuals with unfulfilled statutory obligations from the Reconstruction era, was referred to State Government.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
The Trump administration on Monday asked Washington state to set aside any ballots received from more than 400 people it alleges are registered to vote without US citizenship.
Source: The Guardian US (theguardian.com)
CBS News reports Trump is holding rallies to keep his party in control of Congress ahead of the midterm, while Obama is also headlining events, hoping to help flip control to the Democrats.
Source: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
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.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (lacounty.legistar.com) · Status and sponsor
CBS News reports many Texas voters express concerns about high costs, especially gas; some believe James Talarico has a shot at becoming the first Democrat elected statewide in Texas since 1994.
Source: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
Latest action on DC B 26-0052, the Evidence-Based Gun Violence Reduction and Prevention Act of 2025: Public Hearing on 2025-12-04.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
A notice of intent to act on DC B 26-0107, the Opening Worker-Ownership (OWNERS) Amendment Act of 2025, was published in the District of Columbia Register.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
A US federal appeals court rejected a Trump Justice Department move to block California from counting the ballots of 20,000 registered voters it claims are non-citizens.
Source: The Guardian US (theguardian.com)
PR PC 904 would require construction plans for planteles escolares to include plantas de emergencia, dispositivos alternos for generación de energía renovable and cisternas; referred to committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)