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AB 2176 California Passed one chamber

Student housing: intersegmental working group.

Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, under the administration of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the California State University, under the administration of…

Last action June 29, 2026

HB 1360 Colorado Enacted

Affordable Housing Financing Fund

The act directs the state treasurer to transfer $130 million from the state affordable housing fund (fund) to the general fund on June 30, 2026, and makes 3…

Last action May 28, 2026

HB 2103 Pennsylvania Passed one chamber

An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for the title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices; providing for protection of religious exercise; and further providing for powers and duties of the commission and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.

Last action May 7, 2026

SB 350 Tennessee Enacted

Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, generally restricts a landlord from prohibiting a residential tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, any part of a firearm, or firearm ammunition in the tenant's residential property; a vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or tenants' guests; or other locations controlled by the landlord necessary to enter or exit any such location in leases entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 66.

Last action April 6, 2026

SF 117 Wyoming Failed

Zoning protest petition-amendments.

AN ACT relating to cities and towns; amending the zoning protest process as specified; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

Last action March 3, 2026

SB 1610 Missouri In committee

SB 1610 - This act creates the Liaison for Postsecondary Education for Homeless Pupils within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, along with a corresponding fund in the state treasury, for purposes of providing support for homeless pupils. The act defines "homeless pupil" as any person who satisfies the definition of "homeless children and youths" or "unaccompanied youth" under federal law. The Governor shall, to the extent that money is available for the purpose, appoint the Liaison for a term of four years. The individual appointed shall be knowledgeable in the various issues relating to homeless and unaccompanied pupils, including the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; shall have no pecuniary interest in any entity providing services to homeless pupils; shall not pursue any other business or vocation; and shall not be a member of any political party. The Governor may remove the Liaison from office for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. The act outlines the Liaison's duties, which include conducting an annual analysis of homeless pupils to assess their needs; developing a database to monitor trends in the graduation and retention of homeless pupils; developing a model for college and career readiness for homeless pupils; collaborating with high schools to support homeless pupils who have been admitted to an institution of higher education in this state; collaborating with financial aid offices, student support services, and campus housing services of institutions of higher education; identifying and referring homeless pupils to mentoring programs; increasing awareness among staff members of institutions of higher education in Missouri who work with homeless pupils; maintaining a database of food banks, clothing banks, and low-cost health care providers; establishing one or more food banks or clothing banks on a campus of an institution of higher education within this state; establishing a plan for housing homeless pupils when campus housing is not available; and applying for and accepting grants awarded under federal law relating to reducing college costs for unaccompanied pupils. The Liaison may employ staff, purchase equipment, lease office space, and perform other necessary functions, as provided in the act. This act is similar to HB 3373 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON

SB 1610 - This act creates the Liaison for Postsecondary Education for Homeless Pupils within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, along with a corresponding fund…

Last action February 12, 2026 · 167 days in committee

SF 42 Wyoming Failed

County zoning authority-amendments.

AN ACT relating to counties; amending and clarifying the authority for counties to implement zoning regulations for specified purposes; amending the ability of counties to enact zoning resolutions…

Last action February 10, 2026

SB 838 California Enacted

Housing Accountability Act: housing development projects.

Existing law, the Housing Accountability Act, among other things, prohibits a local agency from disapproving, or conditioning approval in a manner that renders infeasible, a housing development project…

Last action October 13, 2025

SB 840 California Enacted

Greenhouse gases: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: studies.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt regulations for greenhouse gas emissions limits and emissions reduction measures to achieve…

Last action September 19, 2025