Signs; military compatibility permit zoning

Arizona SB1232 was passed by both chambers of the Arizona State Legislature, establishing a military compatibility permit requirement for outdoor advertising signs near military installations. The bill, sponsored by Senator Warren Petersen, amends Title 28 transportation statutes and creates new definitions and permitting requirements for signs within military compatibility zones. The legislation passed the Senate 28-0 and received House committee approval with amendments.

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Overseers Meeting Notice

NIST published a notice announcing that the Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award will hold an open virtual meeting on June 11, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Board, composed of six members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce representing U.S. service, manufacturing, nonprofit, education, and healthcare industries, will review and discuss the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, implement improvements to the Award, and provide recommendations to the NIST Director. The meeting is open to the public via webinar.

ASKCHIPS Information Collection Request

NIST published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a new information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act for the ASKCHIPS web form. The collection will gather basic contact information, meeting preferences, and CHIPS-related topics from stakeholders seeking to engage with the CHIPS Program Office. Comments on this proposed collection are due June 1, 2026.

Extend West Coast Storm Disaster Emergency Declaration

Alaska House Bill HB337 failed on March 11, 2026, when a motion to discharge from the Tribal Affairs Committee failed 19-21. The bill sought to extend Governor Dunleavy's October 9, 2025, disaster emergency declaration for the 2025 West Coast Storm. The failure means the extension will not be enacted, and the bill is effectively dead for this legislative session.

Alaska HB124 - Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Bill

Alaska House Bill 124 failed in the House on March 2, 2026, with a 19-20 vote against referring the bill to the Judiciary Committee. The bill would have modified the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) governance, bond issuance authority, and loan programs. Since the bill did not pass, no new obligations were created.

SB54 Vetoed - Architects Engineers Surveyors Interior Design Regulation

Alaska Governor vetoed SB54 on October 15, 2025 (dated September 22, 2025), preventing the bill from becoming law. The legislation would have established new requirements for registered interior designers, extended the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors, and addressed immunity provisions for design professionals. The bill passed the Senate 18-2 on April 23, 2025 and the House 30-10 on May 20, 2025.

Legislative Budget and Audit Committee Powers

Alaska SB183 became effective August 19, 2025, establishing new powers for the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and legislative audit division. The bill includes provisions relating to hindering the committee and was enacted after the governor's veto was overridden by the Senate (Y43 N16) on August 2, 2025.

Prisoners Electronic Devices and ID Cards

Alaska HB35 was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 25 SLA 25) and takes effect November 5, 2025. The bill establishes new rules regarding prisoner possession and use of electronic devices and identification cards. The legislation passed the House 31-8 and received unanimous Senate approval 20-0.

Erie Boulevard Hydropower non-capacity license amendment

FERC published a notice regarding Erie Boulevard Hydropower L.P.'s application for a non-capacity amendment of license for the Beebee Island Project (No. 2538-106) on the Black River in Watertown, New York. The Commission is soliciting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests on the application, which was filed on June 2, 2025. Comments are due by April 29, 2026.

Morrisville Vermont Hydroelectric Settlement Meeting Notice

FERC published a notice announcing a virtual settlement meeting on April 15, 2026, to discuss the Morrisville Hydroelectric Project (No. 2629-014) relicensing Settlement Agreement filed by the Village of Morrisville, Vermont. The meeting will address water quality certification compliance and the proposed Interim Flow Management Plan among the Village and environmental parties. Interested parties must RSVP to FERC contact Nicholas Ettema by April 10, 2026.