Updated October 23, 1998

Assembly on Federal Issues and
Assembly on State Issues Joint Meeting
Fiscal Chairs Seminar

December 9-12, 1998
Washington, D.C.

Introduction	Keynote Speakers	Special Briefings
Fiscal Chairs Seminar	Preliminary Master Agenda	Registration and Housing
Travel Information	Staff Contacts	Registration Form

Introduction
State Legislatures: Taking on America’s Issues
You and your legislature will face difficult challenges in 1999. Come to this important
meeting to discuss the issues, talk about the solutions, hear what the experts have to say.

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 the many informative sessions.

NCSL serves the legislators and staffs of the nation’s 50 states, its commonwealths and
territories. It is funded by the states and governed by a 60-member executive committee.
NCSL has three basic objectives: to improve the quality and effectiveness of state
legislatures, to foster interstate communication and cooperation, and to ensure states a
strong, cohesive voice in the federal system.

Keynote Speakers

John Koskinen,
Chair, President’s Council on the Year 2000. Join
John Koskinen on Thursday morning for a
discussion on how the federal government is
preparing for the year 2000, and what impact there
will be on the states.

Charlie Cook
Charlie Cook is editor of The Cook Political Report,
a biweekly newsletter that focuses on electoral
politics, important campaigns around the country,
and the trends facing policymakers and politicians.
He also writes weekly for the National Journal and
is a contributor to The Almanac of American
Politics. Join Mr. Cook for an informative
discussion about the 1998 elections and the impact
they will have on the states.

Special Briefings
TEA-21 – How Does it Work? The new Surface Transportation Law provides unprecedented money to the states for transportation projects. At this informative meeting congressional staff and transportation experts will outline the new law and describe what legislatures need to do to implement it.	Countdown to Year 2000 Issues and Solutions With only one year to go, government and business organizations are struggling to make sure their computer systems recognize the Year 2000 without a glitch. Join us for this series of special briefings that will highlight the most significant issues for state lawmakers.
Snapshot of Year 2000 Issues and Solutions Water, Power and Phones—Will They Still Be Accessible on January 1, 2000? Legal Issues— Limitations on Liability and the Potential for Litigation Financial Services—Will Year 2000 Glitches Trigger a Recession?	School Violence How can we keep our kids safe at school? Americans have been shocked by recent school shootings. Panelists at this session believe changes in school policies and procedures, juvenile justice laws, family interventions and public health approaches may stem the tide.

Ancillary Groups and Staff Sections meeting in conjunction with the AFI/ASI
Blue Ribbon Panel on Genetic Technologies Economic Development Partners Fiscal Foundation Partners Legislative Education Staff Network Mason’s Manual Research and Committee Staff Section Travel and Tourism Partners	Census Redistricting Data Workshop Education Foundation Partners Low-Level Radioactive Waste Working Group Legislative Staff Directors National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices Traffic Safety Forum Women’s Network

Committees of the Assembly on Federal Issues

Agriculture and International Trade
Commerce and Communications
Education, Labor and Job Training
Energy and Transportation
Environment
Federal Budget and Taxation
Health
Human Services
Law and Justice

Committees of the Assembly on State Issues

Children, Families and Health
Communications and Information Policy
Criminal Justice
Economic and Cultural Development
Education
Fiscal, Oversight and Intergovernmental Affairs
Legislative Effectiveness
Science, Energy and Environment Resources
Redistricting Task Force

For registration information call the NCSL Seminars Department at (303) 830-2200.

Registration and Housing

Special combined fee for those attending both AFI/ASI and Fiscal Chairs Seminar December 9-12, 1998
$400	Legislators, legislative staff
$100	Guests
$500	All others
AFI/ASI Meeting Only December 9-11, 1998
$300	Legislators, legislative staff
$325	City, county, state, federal, university, tribal representatives and nonprofit organizations (budgets less than $1 million)
$400	Foundation for State Legislatures and State Government Affairs Council Members, nonprofit organizations (budgets over $1 million)
$100	Guests
$460	All others
Fiscal Chairs Seminar Only December 11-12, 1998
$225	Legislators, legislative staff
$325	All others

The registration fee is payable in advance to the National Conference of State
Legislatures or at registration. The deadline for preregistration is November 19, 1998.
On-site registrations are welcome.

Substitutions
Available on prepaid registrations before the November 18, 1998 preregistration
deadline. NCSL is unable to accept any replacements or substitutions of names on
unpaid registrations. 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 postmarked or faxed by December 8,
1998, will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee. Fees cannot be refunded for
registrations cancelled after the conference begins.

Hotel Reservations
The joint meeting is taking place in a new hotel this year. A block of rooms has
been reserved at:

Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel
999 9^th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20001.
(202) 898-9000 or (800) 468-3571

Please call the hotel directly to arrange hotel reservations. Indicate that you are attending
the NCSL conference to receive the room rate of $124 single/double.

Each person is responsible for contacting the hotel and making arrangements for housing.
Reservations must be held by one night’s deposit (a major credit card guarantee is
acceptable.) NCSL cannot be responsible for guarantees. The deadline for making hotel
reservations is November 19, 1998. 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 NCSL’s official travel headquarters to receive
discounts off United Airlines and US Air regular coach and lowest applicable
round-trip airfares to Washington, D.C. Airline reservations must be made seven
days in advance.

Car Rental
NCSL has arranged special car rental discount rates with Hertz and Alamo for meeting
participants. These rates include unlimited free mileage.

To obtain these special air and car rates, call Corporate Travel Services (800) 825-3283,
ext. 2. In Colorado or outside the United States, call (303) 694-4344, ext. 2., or e-mail
mcregan@cts.attmail.com.

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

Contacts for Further Information

For program information about the Assembly on Federal Issues
Contact Renae Sledge, (202) 624-5400, ext. 8685, e-mail: renae.sledge@ncsl.org.

For program information on the Assembly on State Issues
Contact Vicky Rodriguez, (303) 830-2200, ext. 113, e-mail: vicky.rodriguez@ncsl.org.

For program information on the Fiscal Chairs Seminar
Contact Judy Zelio, (303) 830-2200, ext. 233, e-mail: judy.zelio@ncsl.org.

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Assembly on Federal Issues and Assembly on State Issues Joint Meeting Fiscal Chairs Seminar

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Assembly on State Issues Joint Meeting
Fiscal Chairs Seminar