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2013 Pretrial Legislation Update

So far in 2013, 471 bills and resolutions related to pretrial release have been introduced across the 50 states. Common issues addressed include eligibility and conditions for release, commercial bail, pretrial services, citation in lieu of arrest and diversion. This overview identifies and describes significant actions and trends within this collection of legislation. More

State Revenues and the Natural Gas Boom

As technological developments increase access to natural gas reserves across the country, states are exploring ways to benefit from these newly accessible resources and to ensure that communities are reimbursed for the impact that natural gas development may have on infrastructure. More

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NCSL’s Washington D.C. office tracks federal decisions regarding fiscal matters that may have an impact on the states. Documents in this section examine federal policies with state fiscal implications, including: funding for services and programs; budget processes; tax and revenue systems; legislative oversight and unfunded mandates.

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!	Collecting E-Commerce Taxes: An Interactive Map	Multimedia	11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=20274	20274	This interactive map shows states are losing an estimated $8.6 billion in 2010 from failing to collect sales tax from online and catalog purchases.
	2013 Webinar Federal Tax Reform and States	Multimedia	5/21/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=26244	26244	This webinar discusses federal tax reform proposals and how they could affect states.
	MFA Myth Busters	News Release	4/29/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=26158	26158	This provides rebuttals to arguments opponents of the Marketplace Fairness Act are making.
	Presidents Budget Proposal	Reports	4/10/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=26056	26056	Overview of the President's FY 2014 budget proposal
	FY 2014 Ryan Murray Budget Resolutions	Reports	3/19/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25966	25966	FY 2014 Ryan Murray Budget Resolutions
	FY 2013 Continuing Resolution Update	Reports	3/19/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25967	25967	FY 2013 Continuing Resolution Update
	Federal Deficit Reduction Overview	Reports	3/4/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25223	25223	This article offers background on the federal deficit and updates on how developments in the budget negotiations may affect states.
	2013 Top Issues Webinar Series: Tip-Toeing Along the Cliff	Multimedia	2/13/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25705	25705	The deficit and the debt ceiling have Congress scrambling, and legislatures in a state of uncertainty as they begin to plan for their 2013 budgets. You’ll be updated on the FY 2013 and FY 2014 federal budget process, actions taken by Congress to reduce the federal deficit and how this will impact federal aid states.
	NCSL Summary Of The American Taxpayer Relief Act	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	1/3/2013 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25671	25671	Read this article to learn more about how the provisions of The American Taxpayer Relief Act will affect states.
	NCSL Deficit Reduction Fiscal Cliff Letter	Letters/Testimony	11/20/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25523	25523	NCSL Deficit Reduction Fiscal Cliff Letter
	Fiscal Cliffhanger	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	10/8/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25337	25337	How Congress deals with the "fiscal cliff" will have significant ramifications for states. This article examines the scope of the fiscal cliff and the preemptive measures some states are taking.
	Sequestration Alternatives	Reports	10/5/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25320	25320	Sequestration Alternatives
	DATA Act Statement	Letters/Testimony	7/19/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=25012	25012	DATA Act Statement
	Tax Reform Statement May 9 2012	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	5/10/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=24726	24726	Tax Reform Statement May 9 2012
	House Reconciliation Legislation Letter	Letters/Testimony	5/9/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=24722	24722	House Reconciliation Legislation Letter
	Tapping Into Online	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=24340	24340	States have a $23 billion sales tax loophole and Congress is considering a bill to close it.
	Presidents FY2013 Budget	Reports	2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=24292	24292	Overview of the President's FY13 Budget
	Fading Federal Funds	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=24207	24207	Many state-federal programs will feel the pinch as Congress struggles with the deficit.
	FY2013 Budget	Letters/Testimony	1/17/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=24139	24139	FY2013 Budget Letter
	Feb. 6 Webinar: State Budgets, Federal Deficit, Pensions and Jobs	Multimedia	1/9/2012 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=24058	24058	Feb. 6 webinar on state budgets, federal deficit, pensions and jobs
	Effect on States of FY12 Appropriations and BCA	Letters/Testimony	12/20/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23997	23997	Effect on States of FY12 Appropriations and BCA
	Letter to OMB on Creation of a Council on Financial Assistance Reform	Letters/Testimony	11/17/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23879	23879	Letter to OMB on Creation of a Council on Financial Assistance Reform
	Letter of Support for the Marketplace Fairness Act	Letters/Testimony	11/9/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23841	23841	Letter of Support for the Marketplace Fairness Act
	GASB Exposure Draft Letter	Letters/Testimony	10/17/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23734	23734	GASB Exposure Draft Letter
	H.R. 674 – Repeal of 3% Withholding	Letters/Testimony	10/10/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23671	23671	NCSL urges support and expeditious action on and support for H.R. 674
	H.R. 373	Letters/Testimony	9/21/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23600	23600	Letter regarding Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
	HR 373 UMRA Letter	Letters/Testimony	9/21/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23608	23608	HR 373 UMRA Letter
	American Jobs Act - Education Provisions	Reports	9/14/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23579	23579	American Jobs Act - Education Provisions
	Federal Jobs Proposals	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	9/13/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23575	23575	Federal Jobs Proposals: The American Jobs Act of 2011
	NCSL Deficit Reduction Priorities Letter	Letters/Testimony	8/31/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23377	23377	NCSL Deficit Reduction Priorities Letter
	Joint Committee - Deficit Reduction Letter	Letters/Testimony	8/9/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23364	23364	Letter - Joint Committee
	NCSL Debt-Deficit Thank You Letter	Letters/Testimony	8/2/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23329	23329	NCSL Debt-Deficit Thank You Letter
	Deficit and Debt Negotiations	Letters/Testimony	8/1/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23320	23320	Deficit and Debt Negotiations
	Deficit and Debt Overview	Reports	8/1/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23321	23321	Deficit and Debt Overview
	Federal Debt Ceiling	Reports	7/15/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23270	23270	Federal Debt Ceiling
	Balanced Budget Amendment	Reports	6/27/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23204	23204	Balanced Budget Amendment
	Obama-Ryan Comparison	Reports	6/16/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=23146	23146	Obama-Ryan Comparison
	FY2011 Appropriations Summary	Reports	4/11/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22511	22511	FY2011 Appropriations Summary
	FY12 House Budget Resolution	Reports	4/7/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22501	22501	FY12 House Budget Resolution
	The Other Budget Deficits, State Unemployment Insurance Funds	Reports	4/1/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22475	22475	A discussion of the current state of state unemployment insurance funds.
	The President's Budget	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	3/21/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22417	22417	What It Means for States
	NCSL FY 2012 Budget Resolution Letter	Letters/Testimony	3/16/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22385	22385	NCSL FY 2012 Budget Resolution Letter
	2011 New England Fiscal Leaders Meeting	Meetings	3/5/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=19996	19996	Home page of documents from the 2011 New England Fiscal Leaders Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island
	FY2011 Appropriations	Letters/Testimony	3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22302	22302	FY2011 Appropriations
	President's FY12 Budget	Reports	2/14/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22176	22176	President's FY12 Budget
	President FY2012 Summary	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	2/14/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22203	22203	President FY2012 Summary
	Summary of H.R. 1	Reports	2/14/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22219	22219	Summary of H.R. 1- THE PROPOSED 5TH CONTINUING RESOLUTION OF FY 2011 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS
	House 112th Rules	Reports	1/13/2011 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=22035	22035	House 112th Rules
	Deficit Reduction White Paper	Reports	12/14/2010 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=21926	21926	Deficit Reduction White Paper
	BowlesSimpson Letter	Letters/Testimony	11/18/2010 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=21728	21728	BowlesSimpson Letter
	Unfunded Mandates Letter	Letters/Testimony	11/17/2010 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=21723	21723	Unfunded Mandates Letter
	Deficit Commission Testimony	Letters/Testimony	6/30/2010 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=20698	20698	Testimony to the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform on the behalf of Delegate Sheila E. Hixson
	State Funding for Higher Education in FY 2009 and FY 2010	Reports	6/22/2010 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=20637	20637	State Funding for Higher Education in FY 2009 and FY 2010
	FMAP Extension and the Impact on States	Reports	5/10/2010 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=20292	20292	FMAP Extension and the Impact on States
	Federal Budget Process	Reports	1/22/2010 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=19594	19594	Federal Budget Process
	SL Mag: Breathing Room	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	10/15/2009 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=18851	18851	A panel of legislators and staff tells State Legislatures that the federal recovery money took some of the sting out of the recession. But there’s more pain to come.
	SL Mag: South Carolina: Legislature vs Governor	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	10/13/2009 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=18787	18787	A review of the court battle between the governor and South Carolina legislature over accepting ARRA funds.
	[Econ Recovery] Economic Recovery	Reports	8/13/2009 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=16779	16779	Links to wide array of economic recovery documents.
	State Economic Stimulus Package Oversight Plans	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=12577	12577	Chart
	State Legislatures Magazine: A Lesson in Fiscal Federalism, July-August 2008	Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters	7/3/2008 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=12583	12583	State Legislatures Magazine
	The Executive Committee Task Force on State and Local Taxation of Telecommunications and Electronic Commerce	Reports	2/26/2008 12:00:00 AM	/default.aspx?tabid=12671	12671

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