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WASHINGTON
On July 19, 2021, the Battle Ground City Council will vote on a resolution that would declare opposition to any local income tax on the residents and businesses of the City.
Contact: John Musso
ILLINOIS
On July 19, 2021, the Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for third-party food delivery services.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
OREGON
On July 19, 2021, the Newport City Council will conduct a public hearing to gain comments about a proposed five percent tax on prepared food and beverages. The tax would be levied directly on the consumers and would be put on to either the November 2021 or the May 2022 election ballot.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
MARYLAND
On July 20, 2021, the Montgomery County Council will introduce a bill prohibiting an employee settlement agreement with a no-rehire clause. A public hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2021.
Contact: Louis Messier
MASSACHUSETTS
The Joint State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on July 20 regarding Massachusetts SB 2088 which would establish the Cybersecurity Control and Review Commission to recommend standards for cybersecurity data collection and requires any business contracting with the state to adopt such standards.
Contact: Sophia Tailor
The Joint Committee on Public Service will hold a hearing on July 21 regarding Massachusetts SB 1671 which would require the Commonwealth to reimburse any essential worker or their direct family member who was required by their employer to use personal, sick, or vacation time due to COVID-19 exposure or required quarantine for said personal, sick, or vacation time.
Contact: Constantine Costidis
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