This Week in the States

For the Week of August 6, 2018

2 state legislatures are meeting actively this week.

Also meeting: GUAM and PUERTO RICO.

Groups

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners will hold its Summer National Meeting August 4-7 in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Holden at [email protected]

The Republican Legislative Campaign Committee will hold its National Meeting August 5-8 in Carlsbad, California. Michael Behm at [email protected]

The Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference will hold its Annual Meeting August 5-8 in Rye Brook, New York. Stephanie Reich at [email protected]

GOPAC will hold its Annual State Legislative Leaders Summit August 6-9 in Washington, D.C. Meghan Holihan at [email protected]

The National Association of Local Boards of Health will hold its Annual Conference August 8-10 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kelsey Lovell at [email protected]

The American Legislative Exchange Council will hold its Annual Meeting August 8-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael Behm at [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing August 6 regarding A.B. 1335, which creates the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Safety Warning Act. Japer Bowles at [email protected]

The Santa Cruz City Council will meet August 7 to consider rescinding a ballot measure for the November 6 General Municipal Election imposing a one-cent per fluid ounce tax on distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages. Peter Finn at [email protected]

The Assembly Committee on Appropriations will hold a public hearing August 8 regarding S.B. 906, which requires the state Medicaid agency to establish a peer support specialist certification program. Thomas Waldrop at [email protected]

FLORIDA

The Sanibel City Council will meet August 7 regarding an ordinance prohibiting the sale or distribution of plastic straws. Peter Finn at [email protected]

IOWA

The Department of Transportation will accept comments until August 7 regarding proposed amendments to rules impacting vehicle registration and certificate of title. Melissa Martin at [email protected]

KANSAS

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House seats. Jennifer Janson at [email protected]

The gubernatorial primary election will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at [email protected]

The primary election for Attorney General will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at [email protected]

MICHIGAN

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House and Senate seats. Jennifer Janson at [email protected]

The gubernatorial primary will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at [email protected]

The primary election for Attorney General will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at [email protected]

MISSOURI

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House and 17 Senate seats. Andrew O'Connor at [email protected]

MONTANA

The Children, Families, Health and Human Services Interim Committee will hold a public hearing August 6 regarding revenue restoration for the state Department of Public Health and Human Services. Andrew O'Connor at [email protected]

NEW MEXICO

The Medical Board will accept comments until August 9 regarding proposed amendments to rules related to the administration, prescription and distribution of medication by physicians and physicians assistants. Melissa Martin at [email protected]

OREGON

The Department of Agriculture will accept comments until August 9 regarding proposed amendments to rules impacting food establishments. Amy Cole at [email protected]

VIRGINIA

The Workers' Compensation Commission will accept comments until August 10 regarding drafted rules related to the electronic medical billing rules. Madison Hetzner at [email protected]

WASHINGTON

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House and 24 Senate seats. Anna Trevino at [email protected]

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