For the Week of November 2, 2026
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THIS WEEK'S STATE AND LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
CALIFORNIA
On November 3, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an urgency ordinance establishing expedited permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar energy systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and hydrogen-fueling stations. The proposal would amend Title 16 of the County Code by adding Chapter 16.90 governing rooftop solar permitting and Chapter 16.100 governing EV charging and hydrogen-fueling station permits.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
On November 5, the Riverside Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Policy Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss the launch of the city's AI Working Group and the development of a citywide artificial intelligence strategy. The discussion will address the working group's objectives, a roadmap for public engagement, and future policy priorities.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
On November 9, the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss B 524, which prohibits nonconsensual distribution of sexually explicit media of an individual altered through the use of digital technology, including AI.
Contact: Seth Johnson
MARYLAND
On November 2, the Baltimore County Council will consider final passage of Bill 102-26, amending zoning regulations for mixed-use developments. The proposal would reduce the minimum nonresidential floor-area requirement from 25% to 20%, allow qualifying improved open space to count toward that requirement, and eliminate the restriction limiting certain attached single-family homes, duplexes, and alternative residential units to 50% of a mixed-use development's housing units.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
NEVADA
On November 3, the Clark County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the county's short-term rental regulations. The proposal would revise Chapter 7.100 of the County Code and establish short-term rentals as a conditional commercial use in certain zoning districts.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
NORTH CAROLINA
On November 2, the Union County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting amendments to the Union County Development Ordinance establishing permanent regulations for data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations. The proposal would create definitions for both uses, revise the Table of Allowed Uses, and establish development standards and restrictions on where these facilities may operate.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
TEXAS
On November 2, the Laredo City Council will discuss implementation and enforcement of the city's new fiber contractor ordinance. The discussion will focus on existing requirements governing contractors installing fiber-optic infrastructure.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
WASHINGTON
On November 2, the Bellingham City Council will consider an ordinance amending Section 12.12.280 of the Municipal Code to strengthen protections against aquatic invasive species. The proposal would establish permitting requirements for private boat launches, impose new operating requirements on short-term watercraft rentals, and restrict the launching of certain watercraft from public rights-of-way.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
