Here are some state and local highlights taking place this week. View everything that's happening around all 50 states by visiting our website.
ALABAMA
The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee will hold a hearing on February 23. This measure would amend the Alabama Constitution, authorizing the state, counties, or municipalities to grant federal funding or other funding designated for broadband infrastructure by state law to any public or private entity for the purposes of providing or expanding broadband infrastructure.
Contact: Robert Korn
FLORIDA
On February 23, the Venice Environmental Advisory Board will discuss an item pertaining to biodegradable food service products and receive input from food service providers.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
On February 24, the Pinellas Park City Council will discuss an ordinance pertaining to the city’s rights-of-way, including use of the right-of-way, communications facilities, franchise requirements, minor encroachments and penalty.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
ILLINOIS
The Appropriations-General Services Committee will hold a hearing on February 22 regarding HB 4167. This measure provides funding for the Coronavirus Back to Business Grant Program.
Contact: Jordan Rodell
MAINE
The Joint Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee will hold a hearing on February 22 regarding LD 1942. This measure raises the amount of THC in Hemp to 1%.
Contact: Elizabeth Sila
MARYLAND
The Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on February 22 regarding SB 808. This measure relates to the scope of practice for physician assistants.
Contact: Matthew Lidz
MASSACHUSETTS
On February 22, the Finance Committee will consider making amendments to the Short-Term Rental Registration Program.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
MISSOURI
The House Committee on Emerging Issues will hold a hearing on February 22 regarding Missouri HB 1798. This measure would authorize licensed dentists to prescribe and administer vaccines.
Contact: Matthew Lidz
NEBRASKA
The Senate Revenue Committee will hold a hearing on February 25 regarding Nebraska LB 944. This measure requires the Tax Commissioner to determine the sales tax on furnishing of electricity service by calculating Statewide Carbon Intensity Factor using submissions from electricity service providers across the state.
Contact: Matthew Lidz
NEVADA
On February 22, the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners an ordinance imposing a fee to be charged and collected when a passenger car is shared through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. If passed, this ordinance would become effective April 1, 2022.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
On February 23, Clark County County Officials will hold a town hall meeting as the first step in the development of an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
UTAH
On February 22, the Lehi City Council will hold a discussion about cell towers on city property.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
WASHINGTON
The House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee will hold a hearing on February 22 regarding SB 5649. This measure amends paid family leave to include the loss of a family member cared for and stillbirths.
Contact: Carson Fort
WYOMING
The Senate Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on February 21 regarding Wyoming SF 17. This measure regulates autonomous personal delivery devices by setting requirements for how and where they may operate.
Contact: Alex Aceto
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