Here are some state and local highlights taking place this week. View everything that's happening around all 50 states by visiting our website.
CALIFORNIA
The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing regarding California AB 2473 on August 8. This measure adds core competency requirements for counselors in an alcoholism or drug abuse treatment and recovery program.
Contact: Matthew Lidz
The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on August 8 regarding California AB 2451. This measure would enact provisions relating to drought management.
Contact: Robert Korn
The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on August 8 regarding California AB 1632. This measure requires businesses to allow individuals with eligible medical conditions to use the business's employee toilet facilities.
Contact: Ryan Reynolds
The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing regarding California AB 2703 on August 8. This measure requires a person who receives state funding to deploy a publicly available electric vehicle charging station to agree to operate a station that complies with the Energy Commission regulations.
Contact: Alex Aceto
On August 10, the Calabasas City Council will hold a study session regarding climate resiliency initiatives and determine the next steps in developing a climate action plan for the city.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
COLORADO
On August 8, the Englewood City Council will meet with the City Attorney and outside counsel to discuss 5G telecommunications regulation and limitations on the city's authority under applicable law.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
MAINE
On August 8, the Portland City Council will hold a public hearing to set an election date for an item eliminating the sub-minimum wage, increasing the minimum wage in the city to $18 an hour, and strengthening protections for workers over a three year period. Tipped workers will then earn $18 an hour plus tips. The initiative also provides an $18 minimum wage for workers currently not receiving the minimum wage including taxi drivers and other ride-hauling services, personal shoppers, delivery workers, and those doing work for a unit of government.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
MONTANA
On August 9, the Bozeman City Commission will hold a work session regarding short-term rentals regulation.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
NEW JERSEY
The Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee will hold a hearing on August 11 regarding New Jersey AB 1733. This measure prohibits the Director of Investments from investing any state retirement funds in fossil fuel companies.
Contact: Mark Salters
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