For the Week of May 18, 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
ILLINOIS
On May 20, the Chicago City Council will consider an ordinance amending Municipal Code Sections 14X-8-802.2.2 and 14X-8- 802.3.2 to modify dates for minimum temperature requirements in dwelling units, sleeping units, and indoor occupiable work spaces.
The Council will also consider amendments to Municipal Code Title 5 by adding a new Chapter 5-30 entitled “Centralized Listing Portal Working Group Ordinance. The measure is aimed at creating a two-year pilot centralized affordable-housing listing portal in the city, with a working group first developing the implementation framework. It would eventually require certain City-financed and Affordable Requirements Ordinance units to be listed, while allowing other affordable units to opt in at the Department’s discretion.
Additionally, the Council will consider an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 regarding the prohibition and penalties for violations of owning sweepstakes machines.
Finally, the Council will consider an amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 6-105, modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage occupations receiving gratuities.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
GEORGIA
On May 18, the Atlanta City Council will consider a resolution requesting that the Department of Aviation commission a formal feasibility study with an independent third-party consultant to evaluate the potential conversion of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to a private screening model under the TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP).
The Council will also consider a resolution authorizing the creation of a study group to review national best practices and provide recommendations for a comprehensive update to the City’s paid family leave policy.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
MICHIGAN
On May 19, the House Communications and Technology Committee will meet to discuss HB 5899, which creates the Artificial Intelligence Governing Board to provide recommendations regarding the design and implementation of the artificial intelligence pilot program, advise on the use of generative intelligence, and develop and update updates to ethical guidelines and best practices regarding the use of generative AI in state government.
Contact: Seth Johnson
NEW YORK
On May 19, the Senate Finance Committee will meet to discuss SB 1464, which establishes the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
Contact: Stephanie Obieroma
On May 20, the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee will meet to discuss SB 5189, which establishes the electric vehicle fast charging station implementation plan.
Contact: Maxwell Klein
WISCONSIN
On May 18, the Cheyenne Public Services Committee will consider imposing a temporary twelve (12) month moratorium on the establishment, construction, or conversion of any buildings or structures for use as a data center, including any change of use to a data center.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
