This bill adds electricity used by qualified commercial vehicles to Michigan's motor fuel tax system. Commercial users of these electric vehicles (EVs) must get a license (which costs $50), track miles driven in Michigan, and pay a per-mile tax based on their electricity use, similar to diesel and gas trucks. The tax applies only to qualified commercial vehicles, typically larger commercial vehicles such as electric semi-trucks, road tractors, or large delivery trucks, and replaces other state or local taxes on that electricity. All personal EVs and most small, light-duty commercial vehicles are not subject to this tax. It aims to fund roads and treat fuel types more equally.

Michigan

This bill sets statewide standards for online learning. Grades 6–12 students may take up to 2 online courses per term (more with approval), with certified teachers and mentors. Schools must list available courses and link to the statewide catalog. Passing a virtual course earns normal credit. Parental consent is needed if a minor takes a virtual course over 15 days. Districts pay capped costs and provide tech; parents cover extra costs. Denials can be appealed. College-run online classes grant college credit.

Michigan

This bill creates a grant program to help fast-growing Utah school districts manage rising enrollment and reduce overcrowding. The State Board of Education will rank districts by their share of statewide growth and award portions of a $15 million fund. Money can be used for one-time needs like buying land, constructing or renovating schools, and improving bus service, but not for salaries or everyday expenses. New or reorganized districts receive special consideration in the funding formula. Districts must apply, report on their progress, and repay any misused funds.

Utah

This bill would require most voters who receive a mailed ballot to return it in person at a polling place with valid voter ID. Exceptions are provided for voters who are overseas, in the military, or who have applied to return a ballot by mail for legal reasons. It also sets requirements for the number and hours of ballot drop boxes and requires that drop boxes be attended by at least two poll workers. The bill updates election forms and procedures, includes provisions for tracking ballots, and specifies what personal information must be redacted from political disclosure reports, with penalties for improper disclosure. Starting in 2029, mail ballots will only be sent to voters who request them.

Utah

This bill makes major changes to Utah elections. Starting in 2028, only voters with official proof of U.S. citizenship can vote in all races; others are limited to vote only in federal elections. Officials may verify citizenship and notify voters missing documentation, with a process to dispute errors. Mail-in ballots require stricter ID checks. Many voter records become public unless “at-risk” protection is requested, with new limits, penalties, and a $200 cap on voter list fees. It shifts midterm legislative vacancy appointments from the legislator’s current party to the party they belonged to at their last election, and allows candidates to use campaign funds for security.

Utah

This bill would create a tax on individuals with more than $1 million in income, affecting less than 0.5% of Washington's population. Creates a 9.9% income tax starting in 2028 on individuals with Washington taxable income above $1,000,000. This subset of WA residents would pay the tax on all their income; while non WA residents would only be taxed on income earned from WA-based sources. Real estate gains and many family business sales are exempt. This new tax would fund K–12, healthcare, expand the Working Families Tax Credit, and would end sales tax on basic hygiene items for everyone. It would boost small-businesses with B&O (Business and Occupation) tax relief and include 5% funding for county public defense.

Washington

This bill updates and makes permanent the 2020 pilot program allowing localities to use ranked choice voting (RCV) for elections for local governing bodies, also expanding eligibility to town councils. The State Board of Elections must quickly determine practicality, set rules, approve software, and publish voter education. An opt-out provision allows localities to back out if it is determined they cannot technically conduct RCV. The bill codifies best practices for RCV elections and directs the Department of Elections to develop a framework to certify any required election technology.

Virginia

This bill legalizes recreational marijuana in Virginia and sets rules for retail sales, including cultivation, processing, and tracking under state regulation. It limits THC in edibles, requires health and safety labels, and enforces record-keeping. The bill supports those most affected by past marijuana laws with license access, business loans, and lower fees. The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority will oversee tracking, license numbers, and support for small businesses and social equity applicants. A commission will study on-site use and event sales. Penalties are set for violations, with possible financial impacts from sentencing changes.

Virginia

This amendment to the WA State Constitution would establish a right to affordable health care for every resident of the state. The amendment declares it is the policy of the state to ensure that all WA residents have access to health care that is affordable. It tasks the legislature with creating laws and taking actions to implement and define this right, including determining what “affordable” means. The amendment does not automatically require the state to pay for all healthcare in all circumstances. Needs two-thirds majority in legislature for the amendment to go before voters for approval.

Washington

This bill prevents companies and groups from getting Utah contracts or state grants if they campaign for candidates or ballot issues, engage in more than minimal lobbying, or primarily exist to advocate for new laws. Current and prospective contractors and grantees may not give political donations during the deal or grant period. Violators lose funds and contracts, can be barred from future deals, and must repay grants. Agencies must report repayments. Personal speech, nonpartisan voter education, and personal political donations or contributions are allowed.

Utah

This bill changes how Utah approves and challenges requests to use public water (called water rights). People, businesses, or organizations can object to a new water right application, but only for certain legal reasons—like if there isn’t enough water available, if it would harm someone else’s existing water right, or if the application isn’t clear. Broader concerns are handled by other agencies. The bill also updates rules for temporary water use, saved water, and says rights are lost after 7 years of nonuse. Only those directly affected can sue.

Utah

This bill creates statewide consumer privacy rights. People can see, correct, delete, and download their data, and opt out of targeted ads, data sales, and automated decisions. Companies must get consent for sensitive data, limit collection and retention, post clear privacy notices, and honor a universal opt-out signal. Data brokers must register. Ads and data sales to minors are banned. Geofencing, involving tracking and collecting data on individuals within a certain area, is barred near mental and reproductive health clinics. The Attorney General can fine violators.

Michigan

SB 23 allows local governments to approve more land splits than state law currently permits. For the first 10 acres, owners can create up to 4 lots for one year, then up to 10 lots after that if the local government agrees. Larger parcels can be divided further if certain conditions are met, such as keeping a large portion intact or avoiding new driveways on main roads. The bill aims to give landowners and local governments more flexibility, potentially increasing housing options.

Michigan

This bill requires Utah agencies to verify immigration status for all adults applying for state or local benefits—including immunizations and communicable disease testing. Those who cannot prove lawful status are denied these services. False claims face penalties. Public employees who skip checks can be charged, sued, or removed. Agencies must keep records, report denials, conduct audits, and state auditors may review compliance. The bill also ends an alternative CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) eligibility option two years earlier.

Utah

This bill pauses local approval of new data centers. Cities and counties could not finish zoning or site plan approvals until all current data centers waiting for electric hookups are served, or until July 1, 2028, whichever comes first. It aims to ease strain on the power grid and give utilities time to expand.

Virginia

This bill would ban Arizona governments, including public schools and local agencies, from requiring masks or any vaccines. It adds that the federal government can’t mandate them in the state. Businesses may not require any vaccination or masks to enter or work (with safety exceptions). Long-standing workplace safety mask rules can remain, and government-run hospitals may still require vaccines for employees. Effectively, this bill would end school and job vaccine mandates.

Arizona

This bill would privatize the building permit review process and ban cities and counties from rejecting private permits or charging additional fees for them. Homeowners and contractors would be allowed to use private reviewers and inspectors for single-trade home projects like HVAC, water heaters, solar, roofing, siding, and fencing. These providers can issue permits and completion certificates, which cities and counties are required to accept. Governments can't charge extra fees (only recording) or penalize users. Remote and automated inspections are allowed; providers would need liability insurance. Cities/counties must post codes and fees online or lose permit fees.

Arizona

This bill would shift $20 million from the Arizona state general fund in 2026-27 to the department of public safety to reimburse cities, towns, and counties that install supplemental fencing or bollard walls (a type of fencing commonly used in U.S. border security projects) in high-crossing areas along the southern border of this state.

Arizona

The bill shifts $20 million from the state budget for 2026–2027 to the department of public safety, to be used to pay back cities, towns, and counties for costs associated with short-term detention holds for unauthorized immigrants.

Arizona

This bill creates a plan to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment mistakes to 3% by 2030. The state agency that administers SNAP, would be required to file yearly progress reports starting in 2027-28. If it misses targets, it must submit a fix plan in 60 days, start paying half of any federal penalties, and follow Auditor General oversight. Each year the agency fails to meet these corrective requirements, the agency's funding will be cut by 10 percent for the following year. Separately, a forensic audit will be conducted in 2031 to find causes and require fixes within a year.

Arizona

This bill requires Virginia local governments to review potential impacts before approving new data centers using 100 megawatts or more of electricity. Applicants must submit a site assessment studying noise and effects on nearby homes and schools within 500 feet. Localities may also request reviews on water, farmland, parks, historic sites, and forests. The serving utility must disclose substations and voltage. These requirements help local governments make informed decisions that fit community plans and zoning rules. Expansions under 100 megawatts are exempt.

Virginia

HB 863 ends many mandatory minimum jail or prison sentences or terms in Virginia. Affected areas include drug dealing, gun crimes (like use of a gun in a felony and felon-in-possession), assaults on officers, gang zones, violations of protective orders, DUI (including commercial drivers), weapons at schools, and some child‑exploitation offenses. Judges keep power to impose tough time but gain flexibility to consider circumstances of each individual case.

Virginia

This bill would limit how Virginia police can work with federal immigration (ICE) agents. Any deal must be written and approved by the Attorney General, last up to 2 years, and repay local costs. Officers cannot ask about citizenship in routine traffic stops or enforce immigration at schools, hospitals, or houses of worship. Schools and health providers need a warrant signed by a judge to share info. Ensures legal protections for individuals, prohibits involvement that may include profiling or rights abuses, and requires more detailed reporting whenever federal immigration agents are present during law enforcement stops. Sunsets June 30, 2028.

Virginia

Creates licensed dental therapists to expand access to care. They can do fillings, simple extractions, and preventive services under a Florida dentist's general supervision, using a written agreement. Medicaid may pay for services in approved mobile clinics. Sets licensing exams, continuing education, safety rules and incident reporting. Dentists stay responsible for patient care. Bars unlicensed practice and non-dentist control. State must track results, costs, and access.

Florida

The bill lets surviving spouses of fallen service members keep VA survivor payments even if they remarry. It also stops the Defense Department from cutting off Survivor Benefit Plan checks after remarriage, and restarts payments for those who remarried before 55 (some immediately). It brings widows and widowers back into military health care (TRICARE) if a later marriage ends. This reduces money and health coverage gaps for military families.

Federal

Bill sets new rules for U.S. Olympic and amateur sports groups. It defines sex as biological and says only females can play in events for women or girls. Sports groups must enforce this to stay recognized. This would bar transgender women from female categories, make policies uniform across sports, and could change how teams and events are arranged. Backers say it protects fairness and safety; critics say it harms inclusion and could bring lawsuits.

Federal

Creates the Urban Bird Treaty Program to help cities protect and restore bird habitats. Interior will partner with local governments, tribes, schools, nonprofits, and community groups to cut hazards, control invasives, plant native species, and involve residents in monitoring and education. A competitive grant program via the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will fund projects. Provides $1M per year through 2032. Benefits: more green space, local jobs, better disease monitoring.

Federal

Pushes the U.S. to lead in hardrock and rare earth mining. Interior must tally the cost of relying on imports, add this to annual mineral reports, list mines on federal land, and fast-track priority projects and permits. Agencies must find and roll back rules that slow mining. Government will map new deposits and flag lands that can be permitted quickly. Effects: more mining jobs, stronger supply chains, less reliance on rivals, and more activity on public lands with environmental risks.

Federal

Funds the government for 2026. Raises pay and support for troops, buys ships, jets and missiles, and invests in research. Tightens Buy American rules. Backs Israel’s missile defense and Taiwan security. Supports job training, apprenticeships and veterans. Funds community health centers, rural care, disease control and the medical workforce. Keeps public health agencies running. Aids transportation and housing. Sets spending limits and reporting to reduce waste.

Federal

Redefines who can be labeled a criminal gang member. An in-person or social media admission alone qualifies. Otherwise, two signs are enough: ID by a parent, guardian, or spouse, gang-style dress, hand signs, tattoos, informants, physical evidence, or being seen with gang members (now two times not four). Adds social media language and appearing in recordings that promote gang activity. Likely expands police tools but may increase mislabeling risks.

Florida