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1:10 pm – 3:00 pm
Web Magic: How to Create and Manage Effective Web Pages

As the legislative schedule places grueling time demands on state legislators, it is important for them to find efficient, timely ways to deliver information to and hear back from constituents. The Internet provides a quick, easy way to answer questions about bills sponsored by members, as well as to present their viewpoints on issues.  In return, it allows legislators to learn about constituents’ perspectives on issues very quickly.  This session will examine best practices in developing and managing legislator web pages. Webcast courtesy IBM Institute for Electronic Government

Moderator:
• Senator Debra Bowen, California

Chair, NCSL E-Communications Steering Committee


Speakers:

• Kathy Goldschmidt, Project Manager, Congress Online Project, Washington, D.C.
• Senator Bob Jauch, Wisconsin
• Senator Steve Kelley, Minnesota

Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee
• James Vaughn, Director of E-Government and Politics, AOL, Dulles, VA


Handouts:

• Working In A Web Site Wonderland: Determine Your Approach - James Vaughn
• Constituents and Your Web Site - Kathy Goldschmidt

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The privacy of an individual’s personal data on the Internet is a top concern for government, the public, media and business.  Initial efforts by Web sites to publicly disclose their privacy policies have met with limited success.  The Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P), developed by the World Wide Web Consortium, is emerging as in industry standard providing a simple, automated way for users to gain more control over the use of personal information on Web sites they visit.  This session will provide a first hand understanding of P3P and its capabilities as well as where this new technology fits in the broader discussion of individual privacy.  The session will feature a demonstration of a P3P-enabled Internet browser and resources to create P3P-enabled privacy policies on individual Web sites.

Speakers:
• Daniel Weitzner, Technology & Society Domain Leader, World Wide Web Consortium
• Marc Berejka, Senior Corporate Attorney, Microsoft Corporation
• Martin Presler-Marshall, Program Manager Privacy Technology, IBM Corporation
• Ari Schwartz, Associate Director, Center for Democracy and Technology

8:15 am - 10:00 am
Anti-terrorism Technology
Joint with ASI Criminal Justice Committee

New technologies hold promise for fighting terrorism and other crimes.  This session will demonstrate biometric technologies, including facial recognition, and how interoperability of communications systems allows jurisdictions to mount a well-coordinated response to situations.  The panel also will discuss the state role in addressing the threat of cyberterrorism and efforts to protect critical information technology infrastructure. Webcastcourtesy IBM Institute for Electronic Government

Moderator:
• Senator Steve Kelly, Minnesota

Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee


Speakers:

• Chris Miles, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, Washington, D.C.
• Tom Coty, Office of Science and Technology, National Institute of Justice, Washington, D.C.
• Michael Vatis, Director of the Institute for Security Technology Studies,  Dartmouth  College, New Hampshire


Handouts:

• Interoperability: Critical for Public Safety Communication - Tom Coty
• Biometrics and Face Recognition Technology - Chris Miles
• Face Recognition 101: The Technology and its Applications - Duane M. Blackburn
• Facial Recognition Vendor Test 2000: Executive Overview - Duane M. Blackburn

Increased surveillance, including deployment of new technologies in the war against terrorism, brings with it implications for civil liberties.  This session will explore the trade-off of greater law enforcement and private security surveillance capabilities, and the privacy protections that Americans are accustomed to. Webcast courtesy IBM Institute for Electronic Government

Moderator:
• Senator Steve Kelly, Minnesota

Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee


Speakers:

• Howard Safir, former NYC Police Commissioner, New York
• Jim Dempsey, Deputy Director, Center for Democracy and Technology, Washington, DC
• Michael Vatis, Director of the Institute for Security Technology Studies,  Dartmouth  College, New Hampshire


Handouts:

• Electronic Surveillance - NCSL

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Plenary Lunch: The States and National Security
The security steps the country has taken since the September 11th terrorist attacks and the role of state governments in this national effort is the focus of this session.
Webcast courtesy IBM Institute for Electronic Government

Speaker: The Honorable Tom Ridge, Director, Office of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C.

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Telecommunications Deregulation

What is the status of deregulation in the states?  This session will highlight recent state legislation aimed at promoting telecommunications competition.  And, it will provide an overview of the set of telecommunications cases currently before the US Supreme Court and discuss the implications of these cases for the states.  One set challenges the accounting methods used by the federal government in setting rates for rival local telephone companies that rely on the equipment and networks of the Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs).  A second set deals with the differences in regulation between telephone and cable services.  And, the third set should resolve the question of whether federal courts have the authority to review the decisions of state utility regulators. Webcast courtesy IBM Institute for Electronic Government

Moderator:
• Senator Steve Kelley, Minnesota

Chair, NCSL Communications and Information Policy Committee


Speakers:

• Professor Eli Noam, Director of Columbia Institute for Tele-Information, Columbia University, New York, NY
• James Bradford Ramsay, General Counsel, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Washington, DC
• Senator Steven J. Rauschenberger, Illinois

Experts have discussed the importance of ensuring access to computers and telecommunication services for all Americans.  This session will provide an update on the status of the digital divide and examine grass roots efforts to support technology training and implementation programs.

Speakers:
• James McConnaughey, Senior Economist, NTIA, Washington, DC
• Tina Hone, Vice President for Public Policy, PowerUP, Alexandria, VA
• Hank Lewis, Director, KidNet, Hampton, VA


Handouts:

• Taking the Measure of the Digital Divide: 'Net Effects and Ruminations - James McConnaughey
• History: Community Technology Centers' Network - Hank Lewis
• Kidtech: Technology For The Young And The Old - Hank Lewis
• Hampton Roads Community Learning Center Network- Hank Lewis
• KidTech: Children & Seniors in Action - Hank Lewis
Links:
• http://www.ctcnet.org/
• http://www.digitaldivide.gov/

Special Plenary Session: The States and Health Security
Speaker: The Honorable Tommy Thompson, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Since his appointment to lead the nation's health department much has changed and new issues have emerged. Bioterrorism and stem cell research and human cloning are just some of the issues Secretary Tommy Thompson has on his plate today. These are in addition to the more traditional issues such as welfare reform, Medicaid, Medicare, foster care and child care that his predecessors have dealt with in the past and that he must continue to work with today. Secretary Thompson will share his thoughts on the health and human services issues that will be the key issues in the remainder of this year and in 2002. Webcast courtesy IBM Institute for Electronic Government