August 12, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: Changing Trends in Federalism
Driver's licenses, eminent domain highlight Congress' power-grab from states
SEATTLE - The National Conference of State Legislatures will kickoff its 2005 'Strong States, Strong Nation' Annual Meeting with a press conference on the changing trends in federalism.
Over the course of the past several years, NCSL has documented an effort within the halls of Congress to shift public policy decisions from the nation's statehouses to inside the Washington beltway. Preemption of state authority and the enactment of federal unfunded mandates and cost-shifts continue to be a growing trend.
NCSL officers will talk about the relationship between the federal and state governments and highlight several recent issues which continue to erode state authority.
| WHO: |
The National Conference of State Legislatures
- Maryland Delegate John Hurson, NCSL President
- Illinois Senator Steve Rauschenberger, NCSL President-elect
- New York Senator Michael Balboni, NCSL Law & Criminal Justice Chair
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| WHAT: |
Press Conference
'Strong States, Strong Nations': Changing Trends in Federalism
- Release of latest Mandate Monitor and Preemption Monitor
- Discussion of REAL ID Act implementation
- Discussion of eminent domain preemption issues
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| WHEN: |
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
12:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Room 305
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101 |
| BACKGROUND: |
NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system. |
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