For the Week of December 1, 2025
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
ARKANSAS
On December 2, the Fayetteville City Council will consider an ordinance to legalize the operation of short-term rentals pursuant to reasonable regulations.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
NEW JERSEY
On December 4, the Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee will meet to discuss AB 1421, which would prohibit the sale of certain products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Contact: Amelia Schuster
WASHINGTON
On December 2, the Tacoma City Council will consider an ordinance amending Chapters 1.95 and 1.100 of the Municipal Code, relating to the Rental Housing Code and Landlord Fairness Code Initiative, by amending various sections to implement updates relating to landlord-tenant issues as recommended by the Community Vitality and Safety Committee, effective January 1, 2026.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
On December 2, the Edmonds City Council will consider a utility tax rate increase. The 2025-2026 biennial budget was premised upon the city receiving at least $6 million in new tax revenue through a levy lid lift or some other means. The voters rejected a $14.5 million levy lid lift in November of 2025, and the city needs a temporary revenue source to get it through the 2025-2026 biennium budget. The city council wants to temporarily increase the utility tax with a sunset clause of 18 months as a means of completing the biennium on budget while also giving it additional time to evaluate and pursue longer-term budget solutions.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
