This Week in the States

FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2021

19 STATE LEGISLATURES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ARE ACTIVELY MEETING THIS WEEK.

Also meeting: PUERTO RICO, GUAM, NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS and UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS.

• In session or committee meetings: Blue 
• Upcoming or in special session: Red
• Adjourned or in recess: Grey

View our comprehensive chart detailing capitol visitor restrictions, session meeting plans, conduct of public hearings and more. For questions, contact Alice Brumfield.

Idaho - Special session on vaccine mandates convenes August 1.

Alaska - Special session on appropriations convenes August 2.

Iowa - Special session on redistricting scheduled for August 2.

Virginia - Special session convenes August 2.

Texas - Special session adjourns August 7.

California - In recess until August 16.

Oregon - Upcoming special session on redistricting scheduled for September 20.

Association of Clean Water Administrators

Virtual Meeting

August 4-6

Contact: Mark Anderson

Conference of Western Attorneys General

2021-2022 Chair's Initiative

Colorado Springs, CO

August 4-5

Contact: Steve Arthur

National Association of State Budget Officers

Virtual Annual Meeting

August 1-14

Contact: Meghan Holihan

National Association of Local Boards of Health

Virtual Annual Conference

August 2-3

Contact: Kelsey Lovell

National Conference of State Legislatures

Virtual Base Camp

August 3-5

Contact: Michael Behm

Multistate Tax Commission

Annual Meeting

TBD

August 2-5

Contact: Meghan Holihan

Here are some state and local highlights taking place this week. View everything that's happening around all 50 states by visiting our blog. For questions, contact Alice Brumfield.

MASSACHUSETTS

The Joint Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee will hold a hearing on August 2 regarding Massachusetts SB 231 which would prohibit companies from imposing fees on service contracts in the event a customer dies before the end of said contract and establishes a fee for violations.

Contact: Sophia Tailor

NORTH CAROLINA

On August 2, 2021, the Charlotte City Council will hold a strategic session to discuss the Charlotte Non-Discrimination Ordinance.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

OREGON

On August 3, 2021, the Beaverton City Council will consider adopting a resolution creating the Small Wireless Facilities Policy to regulate the installation of small wireless facilities in the City.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality proposed the adoption of several federal hazardous waste rules. As a requirement for maintaining the Department's delegated federal authority, Oregon must periodically review and adopt new or amended federal rules. A notice of the proposed rules was published in the Oregon Bulletin. Public hearings are scheduled for August 4 and 5. Comments on the proposed rule are due August 13.

Contact: Ben Williams

HAWAII

On August 4, 2021, the Maui County Climate Action, Resilience, and Environment Committee will discuss a proposed bill prohibiting the sale, use, or distribution of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

CALIFORNIA

On August 5, 2021, the Los Angeles Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee will consider a motion relative to the Strategic Long Term Resource Plan that achieves 100 percent carbon-free energy.

Contact: Stephanie Rojo

On August 9, 2021, the Culver City Council will consider a seismic strengthening ordinance to address “soft story” buildings in the City, which are vulnerable to earthquakes. 

Contact: John Musso

Constantine Costidis

Director, Legislative Information Services

Constantine serves as Director of Legislative Information Services. Before joining Stateside, Constantine gained experience in his home district in New Jersey by working for State Senator Joe Kyrillos. He served as an intern on Capitol Hill with the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2018 with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a concentration in Public Policy and Government. When he’s not at work, Constantine enjoys listening to music and cheering on his favorite sports teams: the NY Yankees, NY Giants, and Arsenal FC.

Where do you call home? No matter how long I live in DC, I will always call New Jersey home.

How long have you worked at Stateside? Almost three years.

What’s the last show you binge-watched? Ted Lasso! And I loved it! I can’t wait to start watching the new season.

What’s your favorite food? Anything Greek! Especially when cooked by my family.

What’s your favorite place in the world? The Beach.

How have you been spending your free time during the Stay-at-Home Order? So much walking. Every day after work I would walk for a couple of hours and rediscover different parts of DC. It was a great way to decompress and get the exercise/fresh air that I needed.

What’s your favorite sport to watch (or play)? I have too many favorites, but if I had to pick two they would be baseball or soccer. But I have been watching the Olympics every night this week and swimming is slowly climbing the ranks!

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