For the Week of July 20, 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 August 3, the Senate Appropriations Committee will meet to discuss measures including the following:
AB 1820, which prohibits, until January 1, 2036, a city, county, or charter city from charging a permit fee for an electric vehicle charging station that exceeds the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged.
Contact: Maxwell Klein
AB 2545, which establishes the California Artificial Intelligence Worker Impact Data Assessment Project within the Employment Development Department and creates an advisory panel to assess data sources and methods for evaluating the impact of advanced artificial intelligence systems on the labor force.
Contact: Seth Johnson
AB 686, which extends existing protections against the distribution of materially deceptive audio or visual media of political candidates.
Contact: Seth Johnson
AB 2335, which requires the notice provided by holders of digital assets to include a notification that, if escheated, the assets will be put into the Digital Asset Reserve Fund.
Contact: Matthew Wallack
MISSOURI
On July 20, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen will consider an ordinance amending Chapter 3.160 of the Revised Code of Ordinances to add definitions and a section prohibiting the award of tax incentives to data centers.
The Aldermen will also consider an ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission amending the Zoning Code to add Section 26.77 creating comprehensive zoning regulations for data centers.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
TEXAS
On July 21, the Austin City Council will hold a work session to discuss legal issues related to the City’s Energy Code requirements for new construction.
On July 23, the Council will consider a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to amend the 2024 International Residential Code by adopting local amendments to regulate multifamily housing developments of up to and including four attached dwelling units; directing the City Manager to incorporate certain minimum life-safety requirements and to coordinate implementation of these new local amendments with Resolution No. 20260326-040; and further directing the City Manager to review and propose local amendments to City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes).
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
WASHINGTON
On July 22, the Spokane City Council will consider an ordinance adjusting the remittance date of the local option commercial parking tax to better align with the Washington state filing deadlines.
The Council will also consider an ordinance creating a right to cooling for residential tenants and requiring that adequate cooling be provided by January 1, 2031.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
