For the Week of March 16, 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 March 18, the San Diego Rules Committee will conduct an initial review of ballot measure proposals for the November 2026 election, including:
- Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by Katheryn Rhodes to amend the Municipal Code related to Transient Occupancy Tax, including reclassifying online travel companies/agencies as hotel operators.
- Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by Zachary Russem to amend the Transient Occupancy Tax to apply to online and other travel companies.
- Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by Jason Moore to pass a Traffic Congestion and Mobility Impact Tax Ordinance.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
DELAWARE
On March 17, the Wilmington Planning Committee will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to create a rental assistance program.
The committee will also consider an ordinance to amend Chapters 5 and 34 of the City Code to create an online rental property registry.
Finally, the committee will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to create a landlord education and resource awareness program.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
HAWAII
On March 17, the Senate Government Operations Committee and the Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will meet in a joint session to discuss HB 1980, which establishes the state's goal of retrofitting state facilities to be electric-vehicle-charger-ready.
Contact: Maxwell Klein
ILLINOIS
On March 18, the House Energy and Environment Committee will meet to discuss HB 4523, which amends the Illinois Pesticide Act to require new disclosures regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in pesticide products.
Contact: Sophie Russinoff
On March 18, the House Consumer Protection Committee will meet to discuss HB 4248, which requires any seller of goods or services through an online platform to provide a clear disclosure if the price displayed to a consumer is generated using surveillance pricing.
Contact: Seth Johnson
NEW MEXICO
On March 16, the Albuquerque City Council will consider imposing a municipal gross receipts tax and providing for the use of revenues for municipal capital projects, including related debt service, and municipal operations.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
TENNESSEE
On March 18, the Public Service Subcommittee of 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 in the financial interest of the program's beneficiaries and prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance interests.
Contact: Matthew Wallack
