For the Week of April 6, 2026
View our legislative session calendar here.
- In session or committee meetings: Blue
- Upcoming or in special session: Red
- Adjourned or in recess: Grey
Also meeting: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, GUAM, NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS and UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS.
STATE AND LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
CALIFORNIA
On April 7, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will consider the following:
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An ordinance approving amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras, and making required findings in support of said approvals.
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An ordinance approving the Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of the Transportation Network Company Virtual Queue technology.
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An ordinance amending the Environment Code to update the city’s climate action goals and planning process, and to update City Departments’ roles and responsibilities regarding the City’s climate action goals.
- A resolution urging the Mayor to issue an executive directive establishing a Citywide Women’s Advancement and Gender Equity Action Plan, led and coordinated by the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women, with full cross-departmental participation and dedicated budgetary support to ensure effective implementation.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
On April 13, the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications will meet to discuss SB 1282, which expands state policy and regulatory authority relating to transportation electrification and grid-integrated vehicle technologies.
Contact: Addison Green
On April 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee will meet to discuss SB 982, which authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action against a party responsible for climate-attributable damage to recover losses suffered by the California FAIR Plan Association, funds borrowed from the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, or costs to insurance policyholders arising from a past climate disaster.
Contact: Matthew Wallack
HAWAII
On April 9 and 10, the Senate AI and Social Media Committee will meet to discuss SB 3180, which prohibits a deployer from training an AI on a user's data and retaining the data indefinitely unless the deployer obtains written consent from the user.
Contact: Seth Johnson
ILLINOIS
On April 10, the Senate AI and Social Media Subcommittee will meet to discuss SB 1996, which provides that a real estate lessor, or any agent or subcontractor of a real estate lessor, shall not subscribe to, contract with, or otherwise exchange anything of value in return for the services of a real estate service provider.
Contact: Seth Johnson
MASSACHUSETTS
On April 7, the Boston City Council Committee on Government Operations will hold a hearing on a measure amending the Code Ordinance regarding road safety and accountability for delivery providers.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
NORTH CAROLINA
On April 6, the Fayetteville City Council will hold a work session on telecommunications and data storage facilities.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
TENNESSEE
On April 8, the House State and Local Government Committee will meet to discuss HB 2476, which requires persons who administer retirement programs established by local governmental entities to invest, reinvest, manage, and select investment options solely on the financial interest of the program's beneficiaries and prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance interests.
Contact: Matthew Wallack
