This Week in the States

For the Week of August 6, 2018

2 state legislatures are meeting actively this week.

Also meeting: GUAM and PUERTO RICO.

Groups

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners will hold its Summer National Meeting August 4-7 in Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Holden at rah@stateside.com

The Republican Legislative Campaign Committee will hold its National Meeting August 5-8 in Carlsbad, California. Michael Behm at mjb@stateside.com

The Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference will hold its Annual Meeting August 5-8 in Rye Brook, New York. Stephanie Reich at sr@stateside.com

GOPAC will hold its Annual State Legislative Leaders Summit August 6-9 in Washington, D.C. Meghan Holihan at msh@stateside.com

The National Association of Local Boards of Health will hold its Annual Conference August 8-10 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kelsey Lovell at kal@stateside.com

The American Legislative Exchange Council will hold its Annual Meeting August 8-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael Behm at mjb@stateside.com

CALIFORNIA

The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing August 6 regarding A.B. 1335, which creates the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Safety Warning Act. Japer Bowles at jpb@stateside.com

The Santa Cruz City Council will meet August 7 to consider rescinding a ballot measure for the November 6 General Municipal Election imposing a one-cent per fluid ounce tax on distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages. Peter Finn at pf@stateside.com

The Assembly Committee on Appropriations will hold a public hearing August 8 regarding S.B. 906, which requires the state Medicaid agency to establish a peer support specialist certification program. Thomas Waldrop at tw1@stateside.com

FLORIDA

The Sanibel City Council will meet August 7 regarding an ordinance prohibiting the sale or distribution of plastic straws. Peter Finn at pf@stateside.com

IOWA

The Department of Transportation will accept comments until August 7 regarding proposed amendments to rules impacting vehicle registration and certificate of title. Melissa Martin at mpf@stateside.com

KANSAS

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House seats. Jennifer Janson at jtj@stateside.com

The gubernatorial primary election will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at jtj@stateside.com

The primary election for Attorney General will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at jtj@stateside.com

MICHIGAN

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House and Senate seats. Jennifer Janson at jtj@stateside.com

The gubernatorial primary will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at jtj@stateside.com

The primary election for Attorney General will be held August 7. Jennifer Janson at jtj@stateside.com

MISSOURI

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House and 17 Senate seats. Andrew O'Connor at aso@stateside.com

MONTANA

The Children, Families, Health and Human Services Interim Committee will hold a public hearing August 6 regarding revenue restoration for the state Department of Public Health and Human Services. Andrew O'Connor at aso@stateside.com

NEW MEXICO

The Medical Board will accept comments until August 9 regarding proposed amendments to rules related to the administration, prescription and distribution of medication by physicians and physicians assistants. Melissa Martin at mpf@stateside.com

OREGON

The Department of Agriculture will accept comments until August 9 regarding proposed amendments to rules impacting food establishments. Amy Cole at amc@stateside.com

VIRGINIA

The Workers' Compensation Commission will accept comments until August 10 regarding drafted rules related to the electronic medical billing rules. Madison Hetzner at mah@stateside.com

WASHINGTON

A primary election will be held August 7 for all House and 24 Senate seats. Anna Trevino at apt@stateside.com

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