No Cup of Coffee---The Line Between Legislators and Lobbyists
Colorado recently joined the states that have set strict limits on lobbyist/legislator interactions with Amendment 41, but questions and problems have followed. What is the purpose behind these attempts to regulate lobbyist conduct and what lessons have we learned?
Moderator: Robert Nelson, Senior Attorney, Legislative Reference Bureau, Wisconsin
Presenters: Senator John Marty, Minnesota
Brian Flaherty, Director of Public Affairs, Nestle Waters North America, Connecticut
Peggy Kerns, Director of the Center for Ethics in Government, NCSL, Colorado
Strong Legislative Caucuses
(seeking co-sponsorship with the Institute for State Tribal Relations and Women’s Legislative Network)
(Luncheon available for committee members)
What makes a legislative caucus vital and effective? Whether a caucus serves Republicans or Democrats; women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans or tribal members; or some other group, certain strategies and practices can help their members build relationships, find support and accomplish their goals.
Moderator: Lana Oleen, President, Lana Oleen Consulting Services LLC, former Senate Majority Leader, Kansas
Panelists: Representative Martha Walz, Massachusetts
Representative Ray McCarter, Oklahoma; National Caucus of Native American State Legislators, Secretary
Representative Gloria Fox, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus, Vice-Chair
Paul A. Tokasz, Partner, Patricia Lynch Associates, formerAssembly Majority Leader, New York
Justin Sargent, Director of Operations and Outreach, Office of Senate Majority Leader, Wisconsin
The Boomers Come to the Capitol
More citizens are coming to the Capitol to testify and otherwise participate in the legislative process. Is this a reflection of the “baby boomer” generation getting to an age where health concerns or tax issues are bringing them out in force? How can legislators tap this “boomer” energy and enthusiasm?
Moderator: Jim Greenwalt, Director of Information Systems, Senate, Minnesota
Presenters: Representative Susan Westrom, Kentucky
Representative Peggy Welch, Indiana
Sue Gullufsen, Manager, Information & Teleconferencing, Legislative Affairs Agency, Alaska
