NCSL Standing Committees Fall Forum
December 11-13, 2002
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.
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Registration Information || Travel Information || Hotel Information
Registration Form
Updated December 6, 2002
COME TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Gear up for the 2003 legislative sessions, hear the best in analysis of the fall elections, and learn about the hottest issues ahead for state legislatures and the brand new 108th Congress.
ANNOUNCING NCSL'S NEW, IMPROVED STANDING COMMITTEES The 2002 Fall Forum is the kick-off meeting for NCSL's new committee structure. Fifteen new committees replace the Assembly on Federal Issues and the Assembly on State Issues. The committees will consider both the state and federal angle on issues. They promise to make NCSL an even more formidable force in Washington, D.C. and an even more creative forum for information exchange and policy creativity for state legislators and legislative staff.
NCSL's NEW STANDING COMMITTEES:
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Budgets and Revenue
- Communications, Technology and Interstate Commerce
- Economic Development, Trade and Cultural Affairs
- Education
- Energy and Electric Utilities
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Financial Services
- Health
- Human Services and Welfare
- Labor and Workforce Development
- Law and Criminal Justice
- Legislative Effectiveness and State Government
- Redistricting and Elections
- Transportation
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Whether you are a legislator or legislative staff, whether you are a member of an old AFI or ASI committee, or whether you are simply interested in state and federal issues, you are welcome.
APPOINTMENTS
Presiding officers and staff directors will make appointments to the new standing committees following the November 2002 elections. In the meantime, attend the Fall Forum to prepare for the coming legislative sessions and learn more about the exciting, new committee structure!
Contacts for Further Information:
For program information on the Fall Forum contact Sally Kittredge at (303) 364-7700 or Renae Sledge at (202) 624-5400 ext. 8685. For registration information, contact Carol Lathrop at (303) 364-7700 or email: registration@ncsl.org
Three ways to register
Online: Registration is available on the web.
If attending the Fall Forum and the Fiscal Chairs Seminar, please print the Registration Form and fax or mail it to receive the discounted Combined Fee.
Fax: Fax meeting registrations to (303) 364-7811
Mail: Mail registration forms to NCSL Registration, PO Box 17972, Denver, CO 80217
The registration fee is payable in advance to the National Conference of State Legislatures or at registration. The deadline for pre-registration is November 27, 2002. Sorry, no on-site substitutions.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and can be faxed to (303) 364-7811. Cancellations received in the NCSL Denver office by December 10, 2002 will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations cancelled after the conference begins.
Travel Information
Make your reservations through Andavo Travel Services, NCSL's official travel headquarters to receive discounts off Delta, United Airlines and US Air regular coach and lowest applicable roundtrip airfares to Washington, DC. Airline reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. Call 800-825-3283, ext. 2.
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the following hotel:
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Rate $169 single/double
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 11, 2002. After that date, room requests will be accepted on a space-available basis at the conference rates.
Special Needs
In order to ensure full participation and accessibility for all meeting attendees, please notify Heather Plush at (303) 364-7700 of any special accommodations you may require.
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