This Week in the States

For the Week of November 18, 2024

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 

STATE LEGISLATURES MEETING THIS WEEK:

CALIFORNIA

On November 18, the San Mateo City Council will consider an ordinance amending Municipal Code (SMMC) Chapter 17.10 "Wireless Communications Facilities in the Public Right-Of-Way;" and adopt a resolution approving a City Council Policy establishing procedural and substantive rules for small wireless facilities in the public right-of-way.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

 

 

ILLINOIS

The Senate Executive Committee will meet on November 20. The committee will discuss SB 3240, which provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is responsible for all aspects of security is in Illinois, including nuclear and radiation safety.

Contact: Ian Thompson

 

 

NEW YORK

On November 19, the New York City Committee on Aging will consider a bill requiring disclosures of market value for unsolicited offers to purchase residential properties.      

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

 

On November 21, the New York City Committee on Housing and Buildings will consider amending the Electrical Code and Local Law 55 for the year 2024, in relation to electric vehicle supply equipment in open parking lots and parking garages.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

 

 

OKLAHOMA

On November 19, the Oklahoma City Council will introduce two ordinances pertaining to home-sharing. The proposals would set licensing/permitting requirements, occupancy limits for home-sharing accommodations, and other regulations for short-term rental use. 

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

 

 

OHIO

The House Criminal Justice Committee will meet on November 19. The committee will discuss SB 100, which prohibits a person from installing a tracking device or tracking application on another person's property without the other person's consent.

Contact: Alexander Aceto

 

The Senate Education Committee will meet on November 19. The committee will discuss the following legislation:

  • HB 70: This measure requires the board of education of each city, local, exempted village, and joint vocational school district and the governing authority of each chartered nonpublic school to adopt a policy, to administer prescription and over-the-counter drugs to students enrolled in the schools of the district or the chartered nonpublic school.
    Contact: Aubrey Baker
     
  • HB 432: This measure provides that individuals who currently have an initial career-technical workforce development license must, to continue holding the license, participate in an career-technical workforce development education preparation program that meets the prescribed criteria. 
    Contact: Warda Butt