The Week in the States

This Week in the States



FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 3, 2018

FIVE STATE LEGISLATURES ARE MEETING ACTIVELY THIS WEEK.

Also meeting: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

GROUPS

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee will hold its Emerging Leaders Forum December 4-5 in Washington, D.C.

Johnathan Lozier at [email protected]

The Council of State Governments will hold its National Conference December 5-9 in Northern Kentucky Greater Cincinnati.

Stephanie Reich at [email protected]

The National Council of Insurance Legislators will hold its Annual Meeting December 5-8 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Robert Holden at [email protected]

The National Conference of State Legislatures will hold its Capitol Forum December 5-8 in Washington, D.C.

Michael Behm at [email protected]

ALABAMA

The Board of Nursing will accept comments until December 5 regarding proposed rules relating to various practice standards for nurses.

Brian LeFort at [email protected]

ARIZONA

The Board of Physical Therapy will hold a public hearing December 5 regarding proposed amendments to rules concerning licensing and continuing competence.

Becky Lukaesko at [email protected]

ARKANSAS

The State Medical Board will hold a public hearing December 6 regarding proposed amendments to rules and regulations governing telemedicine.

Amy Cole at [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

The Del Mar City Council will meet December 3 to consider the adoption of an ordinance on second reading which regulates and prohibits the use of expanded polystyrene and non-recyclable plastic disposable food service ware, and directs the City Attorney to review a draft ordinance to prohibit the use of plastic straws and make non-plastic straws available only upon request.

Peter Finn at [email protected]

INDIANA

The Department of Environmental Management will accept comments until December 7 regarding proposed potential changes to its emissions rules regarding the operation of short term backup units.

Brian LeFort at [email protected]

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MAINE

The Workers' Compensation Board will accept comments until December 6 regarding a proposed rule reviewing the medical fee schedule.

Brian LeFort at [email protected]

MICHIGAN

The House Committee on Energy Policy will hold a public hearing December 4 regarding H.B. 6428, which provides for the regulation and control of public and private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state.

Kelcea Barnes at [email protected]

NEBRASKA

The Retirement Systems Committee is scheduled to meet on December 3 to examine the public employees' retirement systems administered by the Public Employees Retirement Board. 

Samuel Gundlach at [email protected]

The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee will meet December 5 regarding L.R. 424, which requires the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee of the Legislature to conduct an interim study to examine a comprehensive list of issues related to the operation of autonomous vehicles in the state.

Japer Bowles at [email protected]

NEVADA

The Board of Pharmacy will hold a public hearing December 5 regarding proposed rules addressing the prescribing of controlled substances for the treatment of pain.

Becky Lukaesko at [email protected]

NEW JERSEY

The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing December 3 regarding A.B. 589, which creates the Fair Repair Act, relating to consumer electronic repairs.

Alice Brumfield at [email protected]

The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing December 3 regarding S.B. 3099, which establishes licensure requirements and scope of practice for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.

Jermaine Collins at [email protected]

OHIO

The Environmental Protection Agency will accept comments until December 6 regarding rule amendments to the solid waste rules and the infectious waste program.

Melissa Martin at [email protected]

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