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HAWAII
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection will hold a hearing on February 23 regarding SB 504. This measure establishes that beginning December 31, 2026, it will be unlawful to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the State any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains PFAS.
Contact: Thomas Bamforth
The Senate Committee on Judiciary will hold a hearing on February 23 regarding SB 1396. This measure makes permanent the requirements to check the electronic prescription accountability system by repealing the sunset date.
Contact: Emma Rose Lowder
NEW YORK
The New York City Committee on Environmental Protection will meet on February 24 to consider a bill requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to test for the presence of microplastics when collecting and analyzing drinking water samples.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
The New York City Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will meet on February 24 regarding the use of facial recognition in city businesses.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
OHIO
The Columbus City Council will meet on February 21 to introduce legislation setting a standard for certain hiring practices among Columbus employers to create more pay equity. Standards include not asking job applicants for their salary history and not soliciting information regarding an applicant’s credit score or credit history under most circumstances. The bill also proposes having employers modernize hiring processes to implement best practices that acknowledge the diverse circumstances of individuals across the workforce.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
OREGON
The Portland City Council will meet on February 22 to consider amending the Vehicles and Traffic Code and directing the Portland Bureau of Transportation to adopt administrative rules to create a process for installing electric vehicle chargers in the public right-of-way.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
The House Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans Committee will hold a hearing on February 23 regarding HB 2601. This measure requires the State Treasurer to divest from carbon-intensive investments and to develop a plan to protect state investments from risks related to climate change.
Contact: Mark Salters
UTAH
The House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee will hold a hearing on February 22 regarding HB 220. The measure creates a vehicle emissions fee program that includes light and heavy-duty vehicles and also establishes a vehicle purchase incentive program.
Contact: Alex Aceto
WEST VIRGINIA
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on February 20 regarding HB 3189. This measure amends West Virginia state law as it relates to identifying and abating health risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances discharged into source waters used for public drinking water.
Contact: Stephanie Obieroma
WYOMING
The House Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on February 21 regarding SF 172. This measure requires each investment entity of state funds to discharge their investment duties solely in the financial interest of the beneficiaries of the funds.
Contact: Mark Salters
The House Committee on Revenue will hold a hearing on February 21 regarding SF 151. This measure provides regulations for pharmacy benefit managers in Wyoming.
Contact: Emma Rose Lowder
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