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Connie Campanella worked with a client on a presentation to an association of attorneys general. Robert Holden assisted a client drafting regulatory language for a modification to professional licensing standards. Mark Uncapher advised a client on a state rulemaking. Mark Anderson and Adriane Miller represented clients at the Joint Services Environmental Management Conference in Denver. Jake Hegeman drafted talking points for a client supporting a proposed land conservation resolution. Stefani Millie developed a summary of energy efficiency legislation in multiple states for a client.

This Week in the States

For the week of May 12, 2008

The following state legislatures are actively meeting this week: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, LOUISIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA and TENNESSEE

GROUPS

The Democratic Attorneys General Association will hold its Spring Policy Conference May 15-16 in New York, New York. Constance Campanella at cc@stateside.com and Mark Uncapher at mu@stateside.com

The Directors of Health Promotion and Education will hold its Annual Meeting May 15-16 in Arlington, Virginia. Robert Holden at rah@stateside.com

The American Legislative Exchange Council will hold its Spring Task Force Summit May 15-17 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Josh Veverka at jmv@stateside.com

The National Conference of State Legislatures will hold its Executive Committee Meeting May 16-17 in Wilmington, Delaware. Michael Behm at mjb@stateside.com

ARKANSAS

The Joint Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor will meet May 15 to discuss diabetes education and reimbursement issues under both Medicaid and private insurance. Robin Richardson at rnr@stateside.com

CALIFORNIA

The Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a public hearing May 12 on S.B. 1534, which requires health care service plan contracts and health insurance policies to cover medically necessary orthodontic services for cleft palate procedures. Jacilyn Gutzmer at jng@stateside.com

The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee will meet May 12 to discuss A.B. 2176, which reduces the state's annual minimum franchise tax. Erik Taylor at ejt@stateside.com

The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee will meet May 12 to discuss A.B. 2488, which enables businesses to claim a deduction against corporate tax liability for the cost of acquiring machines that produce, generate or store renewable energy. Erik Taylor at ejt@stateside.com

The Senate Committee on Appropriations will meet May 12 to discuss S.B. 1625, which expands the types of beverages and containers subjected to the mandatory deposits requirement of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. Anastasia Feaster at arf@stateside.com

The Assembly Speaker, Representative Fabian Nunez (D), will formally transfer his position to the House Majority Leader, Representative Karen Bass (D), May 13. Anastasia Feaster at arf@stateside.com

The Department of Health Services Medi-Cal Drug Utilization Review Board will meet May 13 to discuss a study on antidepressants in children and adolescents. Michelle Safro at ms@stateside.com

ILLINOIS

The House Environment and Energy Committee will meet May 13 to discuss S.B. 2313, which sets goals for manufacturers for the recycling of the electronic products. Neal Ullman at nru@stateside.com

The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee will meet May 14 to discuss S.B. 2858, which requires the State Board of Education to eliminate trans fats in foods served in public school cafeterias. Neal Ullman at nru@stateside.com

MAINE

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing May 15 to discuss the proposed new regulations addressing the general permit regulations for non-metallic mineral processing plants. Comments are due May 27. Fidel Rul at frr@stateside.com

MARYLAND

The Department of the Environment will hold a public hearing May 14 regarding its proposed rule for the administration and implementation of CO2 allowance auctions required under the proposed CO2 Budget Trading Program rule, which implements the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Written comments are due May 14. Bonnie Kaufman at brk@stateside.com

MINNESOTA

The Senate Committee on Business, Industry and Jobs will meet May 12 to discuss S.F. 481, which requires the state to adopt California's low emissions vehicle standards. Anastasia Feaster at arf@stateside.com

MISSOURI

The State Constitution provides that the last day the General Assembly may vote on any legislation will be May 16. All bills not passed by both chambers by this date will automatically be tabled and will not receive further consideration. Bills that have passed both chambers will be finalized and prepared to be sent to Governor Matt Blunt (R). The General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn Sine Die May 30. Neal Ullman at nru@stateside.com

NEBRASKA

A primary election will be held May 13 for the odd-numbered districts of the State Legislature. Megan Stokes at mem@stateside.com

NEW JERSEY

The Assembly Committee on Environment and Solid Waste Committee will meet May 12 to discuss A.B. 2070, which provides tax credits towards the corporate business tax, gross income tax and other taxes for developers and owners who design and build buildings that meet certain "green building" criteria. Theresa Phillippe at tmp@stateside.com

The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee will meet May 15 to discuss S.B. 1557, which would establish a mandate for health care coverage of children and require all resident to have health care coverage within three years. Carly Froshour at cf@stateside.com

NEW YORK

The Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee will meet May 13 to discuss A.B. 337, which increases restrictions on the sending of unsolicited telefacsimile advertising. Megan Stokes at mem@stateside.com

The Senate Finance Committee will meet May 13 to discuss S.B. 6463, which requires the Consumer Protection Board to examine and investigate the issues associated with the foreign import of toys containing toxic lead levels. Andy Rein at amr@stateside.com

The Senate Local Government Committee will meet May 14 to discuss S.B. 2991, which authorizes villages, towns and counties to enter into shared procurement contracts to purchase telecommunications and information technology systems with local school districts. Megan Stokes at mem@stateside.com

NEVADA

The Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice will meet May 12 to discuss the possible use of GPS and RFID technologies by the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety. Craig Orlan at cso@stateside.com

NORTH CAROLINA

The Commission for Mental Health Development Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services will meet May 15 to discuss the operation of local area mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services. Nicholas Capezza at nac@stateside.com

OHIO

The Senate Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee will meet May 14 to discuss S.B. 115, which requires health insurance coverage for dependent children up to 30 years old. Robin Richardson at rnr@stateside.com

OREGON

The State Marine Board will hold a public hearing May 13 to discuss the proposed no-wake zone and congestion zone on the Willamette River. Melissa Farmer at mpf@stateside.com

TENNESSEE

Governor Phil Bredesen (D) will address a joint convention of the General Assembly May 12. The Governor's speech is expected to address state budget cuts. James Turner at jat@stateside.com

VIRGINIA

The Health Care Working Group of Attorney General Robert McDonnell's (R) Government and Regulatory Reform Task Force will meet May 13 for a review of regulations governing the Department of Medical Assistance. James Turner at jat@stateside.com

WEST VIRGINIA

The Bureau for Medical Services' Drug Utilization Review Board will meet May 14 for a prior authorization criteria review for Suboxone, Vivitrol, Amitiza and Abilify. Robert Axelrod at ra@stateside.com