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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 Comments to the Commerce CommitteeLetters/Testimony8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2508625086NCSL Comments to the Senate Commerce Committee
HR 3179 StatementLetters/Testimony7/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2504025040Marketplace Equity Act Statement
2012 Uncollected Use TaxReports7/9/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=24953249532012 Uncollected Use Tax
NCSL Letter on the Digital Goods and Services TaxLetters/Testimony6/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2493224932NCSL Letter on the Digital Goods and Services Tax
NCSL Testimony to Senate Finance CommitteeBill Summaries/ Databases4/25/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2465724657Testimony regarding on proposed federal legislation and its possible impacts on state and local tax policy, specifically, the Marketplace Fairness Act (S.1832).
Q and A with Brenda Saunders Sprague: September 2011Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2347623476U.S. Department of State officials are concerned about people using other people’s valid birth certificates to obtain passports.
Letter to House and Senate Commerce Committees on D Block ReallocationLetters/Testimony4/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2016420164Letter to House and Senate Commerce Committees on D Block Reallocation
SL Magazine: Regulating Wireless: Whose Job Is It?Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/25/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1780617806A federal bill is pending, but some state lawmakers believe they should have a role in looking out for consumers.
SL Magazine: Television in TransitionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1780517805The switch to digital TV broadcasts has state lawmakers concerned that old sets will flood landfills.
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