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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
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