Assembly on Federal Issues and
Assembly on State Issues Joint Meeting

December 5-7, 2001
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.

Preliminary Agenda	Hotel Information	Registration and Housing
Travel Information	On-line Registration	Registration Form

Introduction
Taking America's Ideas to Capitol Hill...
Our nation's direction in the new century is in the hands of the states. The challenges of the future, the social and economic health of our communities, the fundamental choices we make are all the work of state lawmakers. In an era when state policies are inextricably entwined with federal decisions, NCSL's winter meeting for state legislators and staff is an unparalleled opportunity to help set the course for the innovative, successful answers to citizens' concerns.

What are the AFI and ASI?
The Assembly on Federal Issues directs NCSL's lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. The Assembly on State Issues serves as a major forum for the exchange of ideas and information among state legislatures.

AFI and ASI committee meetings are open to all legislators and staff. Please join us in Washington, D.C., even if you are not a member of these groups, and take this opportunity to participate in many informative sessions.

NCSL serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL's mission is to improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures, foster interstate communication and cooperation, and ensure states a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system.

You do not have to be a member of a committee to attend.

Committees of the Assembly on Federal Issues	Committees of the Assembly on State Issues
Agriculture and International Trade Commerce and Communications Education, Labor and Workforce Development Energy and Transportation Environment Federal Budget and Taxation Health Human Services Law and Justice	Children, Families and Health Communications and Information Policy Criminal Justice Economic and Cultural Development Education Fiscal Affairs Legislative Effectiveness Natural Resources Redistricting Task Force

Pre-Conference Seminars:

Children's Environmental Health
Driver Focus and Technology Forum
The 21^st Century Student: Skills for the New Economy
Clean Air Working Group

Post-Conference Seminar:

Fiscal Chairs (There is an additional charge for this seminar)

Ancillary Groups and Staff Sections meeting in conjunction with the AFI/ASI meeting.
Fiscal Partners Foundation Board Clean Air Working Group Research and Committee Staff Section Task Force on Welfare Reform Reauthorization	Legislative Education Staff Network Initiative and Referendum Task Force Children's Initiative Advisory Committee Women's Legislative Network National Association of Legislative Fiscal Officers

Registration and Housing

$385	State legislators, legislative staff
$415	City, county, state, federal, university, tribal representatives and small nonprofit organizations (budgets less than $1 million)
$495	Foundation for State Legislatures and large nonprofit organizations (budgets over $1 million)
$560	All other attendees
$135	Guests
How to register	Note: If attending AFI/ASI AND the Fiscal Chairs Seminar, use the registration form rather than the on-line form. On-line Registration is available on the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also fill out the registration form listed above and mail it to NCSL Registration, P.O. Box 17972, Denver, CO 80217. Or fax the registration form to (303) 860-8057. Confirmations will be mailed.

The registration fee is payable in advance to the National Conference of State Legislatures or at registration. The deadline for preregistration is November 21, 2001. Sorry, no on-site substitutions.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and can be faxed to (303) 860-8057. Cancellations received in the NCSL Denver office or faxed by December 4, 2001, will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations cancelled after the conference begins.

Hotel Reservations

A block of rooms has been reserved for a rate of $163 single/double at the following hotel:
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (800) 233-1234 or (202) 737-1234

Please call the hotel directly to make reservations. Indicate that you are attending the "NCSL Conference" to receive the special room rate. Reservations must be held by one night's room deposit (a major credit card guarantee is acceptable). NCSL cannot be responsible for guarantees. The deadline for making hotel reservations is NOVEMBER 12, 2001. After that date, room requests will be accepted on a space-available basis at the conference rates.

Travel Information

NCSL Special Discount Airfare
Make your reservations through Andavo Travel Services (formerly Corporate Travel), NCSL's official travel headquarters to receive discounts off Delta, United Airlines and US Air regular coach and lowest applicable round-trip airfares to Washington, D.C. Airline reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. (800) 825-3283 ext. 2 for groups.

Special Needs
In order to ensure full participation and accessibility for all meeting attendees, please notify the NCSL meetings department at (303) 830-2200 ext. 175 of any special accommodations you may require.

Contacts for Further Information:

For program information on the Assembly on Federal Issues contact Renae Sledge at (202) 624-5400 ext. 8685.
For program information on the Assembly on State Issues contact Barbara Houlik at (303) 830-2200 ext. 212.
For registration information, call ext. 116 or e-mail to registration@ncsl.org.

Assembly on Federal Issues and Assembly on State Issues Joint Meeting

December 5-7, 2001 Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Washington, D.C.

Assembly on Federal Issues and
Assembly on State Issues Joint Meeting

December 5-7, 2001
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.