This Week in the States

For the Week of February 2, 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 February 2, the San Diego City Council will consider the Vacation Home Operation Tax to Preserve Housing ballot proposition referred from the Rules Committee to a second hearing for consideration for placement on the June 2, 2026 ballot. 

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

 

HAWAII

On February 4, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Committee on Labor and Technology will meet in a joint session to discuss SB 2281. This measure establishes certain disclosure requirements for health care providers using artificial intelligence for patient interactions.

Contact: Seth Johnson 

 

IOWA

On February 3, a subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee will meet to discuss HF 922, which prohibits a financial institution from discriminating in the provision of financial services to a person, or from agreeing, conspiring, or coordinating with others to do so.

Contact: Matthew Wallack

 

NEBRASKA

On February 10, the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee will meet to discuss LB 1006, which prohibits dynamic pricing based on surveillance of a consumer’s personal data.

Contact: Seth Johnson 

 

NEW MEXICO

On February 2, the Albuquerque City Council will consider amending the Short-Term Rental Ordinance to add a separation requirement for short term rental permits.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

 

NEW YORK

On February 4, the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee will meet to discuss SB 9072, which introduces the Climate Corporate Accountability Act by requiring companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.

Contact: Matthew Wallack

 

TEXAS

On February 5, the Austin City Council will consider adopting a resolution directing the City Manager to return to the council with an ordinance regulating the city’s use of surveillance technology.

 

The Council will also consider adopting a resolution related to creating a 'Green Social Housing' policy that focuses on creating housing that is affordable, sustainable, and environmentally responsible, and exploring financing options for housing developed under this policy.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo