Also meeting: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, GUAM, NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS and UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS.
STATE AND LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
STATE AND LOCAL LEGISLATURES MEETING THIS WEEK:
COLORADO
The Telluride Historic & Architectural Review Commission will meet on October 24 to consider approval of the Telluride Small Cell Wireless Design Guidelines as per Section 6-907 of the Telluride Land Use Code “Minimum Standards for All Small Cell Wireless Facilities."
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
MARYLAND
The Montgomery County Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee will meet on October 21 to review Bill 18-24, Housing Policy—Standards and Procedures—Amendments. The bill would remove the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) requirement to send notice and hold public hearings on assisted family housing proposals. The bill's purpose is to streamline the process for completing affordable housing projects.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
The Maryland General Assembly’s Legislative Policy Committee will meet on October 22 to vote on the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability’s plan for setting upper payment limits with drug companies.
Contact: Erin Fitzpatrick
NEW JERSEY
The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a hearing on October 21 regarding the following:
AR 158: This resolution urges generative artificial intelligence companies to make voluntary commitments to protect employees who raise risk-related concerns.
Contact: Alex Aceto
AB 4639: This measure requires boards of education to adopt policy on the use of surveillance systems with artificial intelligence capabilities.
Contact: Alex Aceto
The Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee will hold a hearing on October 24 regarding AB 2818. This measure prohibits and imposes criminal penalties on the distribution of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of an election.
Contact: Alex Aceto
OKLAHOMA
The Oklahoma House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee will meet on October 23 to consider the impact of ESG policies on investments of state funds and funds held in trust by the state.
Contact: Erin Fitzpatrick
WASHINGTON
The Burien City Council will meet on October 21 to discuss Ordinance No. 837, Minimum Wage Ordinance. Since March 2024, there has been discussion in the community about the sufficiency of Burien's minimum wage. The Burien City Council will discuss whether the minimum wage increase is sufficient and if there are any other items to consider regarding Burien's minimum wage ordinance.
Contact: Stephanie Rojo
INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AND POLICY HIGHLIGHTS
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GROUPS
Attorney General Alliance (AGA)
Working Group Meeting
Deadwood, SD
October 23-25
Contact: Steve Arthur
American Public Health Association (APHA)
Annual Meeting and Expo
Minneapolis, MN
October 27-30
Contact: Zachary Cook
