For the Week of October 6, 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
ARIZONA
On October 6, the Mesa City Council will hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the regulation of battery energy storage systems, including potential future amendments to the building, fire, and zoning regulations of the City Code.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
ILLINOIS
On October 9, the Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider an amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding a new Chapter 4-155 regarding licensing and regulation of video gaming terminals.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
MASSACHUSETTS
On October 9, the Joint Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee will meet to discuss HB 3445, which requires the Department of Energy Resources to establish a program that promotes, supports, and encourages the construction, installation, and operation of solar panels at K-12 schools.
Contact: Ian Thompson
OHIO
On October 7, the House Technology and Innovation Committee will meet to discuss HB 392, which regulates certain computational systems and requires risk management policies for AI-controlled critical infrastructure.
Contact: Seth Johnson
PENNSYLVANIA
On October 6, the Philadelphia Committee on Licenses and Inspections will consider amending Section 9-3903 of the City Code (“Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents”) to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
