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Take Your Legislative Learning to New Heights

Join us online Nov. 8-9 for NCSL Base Camp 2023, a crowd favorite.

Stay Ahead of the Curve.

Elections, workforce, health, technology—connect with national experts to help you keep up in a rapidly evolving policy landscape.

Elevate Your Expertise.

Take advantage of professional development offerings to gain the skills and specialized knowledge to excel in your role in the legislature.

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All NCSL Base Camp 2023 sessions are presented live to give you the greatest opportunity to interact with our expert speakers. Attend sessions in real time Nov. 8-9 or access them on your own after the event.

Watch Session Recordings On Your Schedule

All NCSL Base Camp 2023 sessions will be recorded for maximum flexibility. While we hope you can attend the sessions live with legislative colleagues from across the country, your registration gives you the option to watch any and all sessions after the event at your convenience.

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Speakers

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Amy Walter

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of 'The Cook Political Report With Amy Walter'
Session: Sizing Up the 2024 Political Landscape With Amy Walter
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Crystal Washington

Technology Strategist and Futurist
Session: Future-Proof Yourself: Innovate and Thrive in Fast-Paced Change
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Randy Dean

Time and Email Management Expert
Sessions: Finding an Extra Hour Every Day: Time Management Tips and Tricks for Busy Professionals and Taming the E-mail Beast: Key Strategies for Managing Your E-mail Overload
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Session Name Time/Room
Welcome to NCSL Base Camp 2023! Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 10:45 AM-11:00 AM
 Summary: Join us for tips on how to make the most of everything Base Camp has to offer! Find out what must-see sessions are on the agenda, how to navigate the site, and more! Got questions? We’ve got answers!
Like a Weed in the Wind: Forecasting Marijuana Tax Revenue Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 12:00 PM-12:55 PM
 Summary: Legal recreational marijuana use brings in a boatload of tax revenue, but what does that mean for state budgets? Now that Colorado dispensaries have been open for nearly 10 years, analysts have a better sense of how to track that money. Join us to explore those findings and hear insights for states that have recently legalized cannabis.
Strategies to Bring Science to the Statehouse Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 1:00 PM-1:55 PM
 Summary: Legislators and staff face challenging science and technology questions as they work to make informed decisions on important and complex issues. Learn how states are partnering with highly skilled engineers, scientists and researchers to inform policy decisions through nonpartisan science policy fellowship programs. Track: Results-Driven Governing
Writing for a Legislative Audience Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 1:00 PM-1:55 PM
 Summary: Legislative staff create a wide variety of written products. From newsletters to emails to constituent correspondence—the list goes on and on. But regardless of the purpose, certain tactics are essential to crafting concise, efficient and easy-to-digest content. Join us to learn how to effectively organize your thoughts and put them across in a form that maximizes the impact of your information. Track: Professional Development
Making the Most of Key Data and Research Sources Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 2:00 PM-2:55 PM
 Summary: Legislative staff are often asked to dig into policy areas and provide information in short time-frames. Join us to learn about some reliable data and research resources available for legislative staff and how to maximize their features.
Building Bridges: How to Make the Most of Legislative Communications Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 3:00 PM-3:55 PM
 Summary: Join us to explore the vital relationship between state legislative communications professionals and journalists, focusing on strategies to enhance collaboration and mutual understanding. Hear experienced legislative reporters share valuable insights, perspectives and best practices for effective communication and engagement. Whether you're a communications director, public information officer or a journalist covering state politics, this session is for you! Track: Legislative Staff
Expanding the Health Workforce: Licensure Compacts Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 3:00 PM-3:55 PM
 Summary: In the midst of ongoing national concerns about the health workforce, states are looking at a variety of ways to mitigate shortages. Join us to hear more about interstate licensure compacts and how states are leveraging them to enhance their workforce and improve access to care. Track: Health and Human Services
Energy Staff Network Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 4:00 PM-4:40 PM
 Summary: Energy staff network helps educate and assist energy policy-focused state legislative staff working on a wide range of energy policy issues. Come hear a guest speaker at this quarterly meeting.
Get to Know Your Federal Agencies: The Commerce Department Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 4:00 PM-4:40 PM
 Summary: Learn about the Commerce Department programs designed to help your state spur local economies, create new jobs and enhance resiliency. This interactive panel features Commerce leaders who will discuss ways your state can benefit from the department's new programs. Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions
Economic Development and Labor
Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Trivia Night Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
 Summary: Are you the one who knows all the Jeopardy answers? Or do you just enjoy meeting colleagues from across the nation? Either way, we’ve got you covered at this casual and funfilled get-together!
Preview of NCSL Base Camp Day 2 Thursday, Nov. 9 | 10:45 AM-11:00 AM
 Summary: Get a quick preview of all the great sessions coming up! Find out what you won’t want to miss on the final day.
Future-proof Yourself: Innovate and Succeed in Fast-Paced Change Thursday, Nov. 9 | 11:00 AM-11:55 AM
 Summary: Technology futurist Crystal Washington can show you and your team how to innovate and thrive with less stress. Learn how humans are changing and why stewardship needs to evolve, too. Identify the most under-utilized tools of innovation. Create a framework to future-proof your career and organization
Impaired Behind the Wheel: A State Overview Thursday, Nov. 9 | 12:00 PM-12:25 PM
 Summary: Impaired driving is an increasingly common and ongoing deadly public health challenge. Join us to learn about the prevalence of this dangerous behavior and legislative actions that states have taken to curb impairment on the road. Sponsored by: Responsiblity.org Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Pretrial Trends: A Decade of Legislative Action Thursday, Nov. 9 | 12:00 PM-12:25 PM
 Summary: Legislatures explore a wide range of pretrial release issues, including constitutional amendments, detention and release decisions, use of risk assessments and appropriateness of release conditions. Learn about legislative actions and shifting trends over the last decade. Track: Criminal Justice and Law
Evictions on the Rise: What's a State to Do? Thursday, Nov. 9 | 12:30 PM-1:25 PM
 Summary: About 3.6 million evictions are filed each year due to rising housing costs and inability to pay. Learn about renter and landlord protections and how two states are trying to reduce evictions by making civil courts more family friendly. Track: Health and Human Services
Taming the Email Beast Thursday, Nov. 9 | 12:30 PM-1:25 PM
 Summary: Learn a proven system for taming your email account, with strategies for keeping your inbox efficient and under control by launching a personal email processing system. Find out how to get rid of all those quick little emails once and for all, prioritize your most important messages, and mitigate or even eliminate much of that annoying junk and spam. Finally feel on top of your email instead of letting it crush you!
The Hottest Election Law Trends Thursday, Nov. 9 | 12:30 PM-1:25 PM
 Summary: As another presidential year looms, NCSL keeps a close eye on election policy, including how people choose to vote, vote counting, voter registration accuracy and much more. NCSL’s elections team shares insights from the last three years so lawmakers are prepared to pursue legislation to further improve election administration in 2024 and beyond. Track: Elections and Redistricting
Sizing Up the 2024 Political Landscape with Amy Walter Thursday, Nov. 9 | 1:30 PM-2:25 PM
 Summary: One year from now, Americans will vote for more than 6,000 legislators, more than 35 governors, a new Congress and the White House. What issues will drive voting? How much will the economy matter and how will the parties talk about kitchen table issues? Will the war in Ukraine or tensions with China influence politics at home? Join Amy Walter, one of the nation’s leading political analysts, for a deep dive into the electoral landscape and exclusive insights into how the 2024 cycle might affect state policymaking.
Federal Update: Rapid Fire Thursday, Nov. 9 | 2:30 PM-3:25 PM
 Summary: Join NCSL's Washington, D.C., staff for a fast-paced update on the farm bill, appropriations, the U.S. Supreme Court and more! Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions
Criminal Justice and Law
Economic Development and Labor
Health and Human Services
Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Finding an Extra Hour Every Day: Time Management Tips and Tricks Thursday, Nov. 9 | 2:30 PM-3:25 PM
 Summary: Randy Dean uses humor and high energy as he dives into many of the most common areas of productivity loss (and possible gain!) afflicting many busy professionals today. His goal: Help stressed-out performers learn new and instantly useful strategies for finding a few minutes on tasks, activities and actions you are already doing to add at least an extra hour of productivity every day!
Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Rebate Debate Thursday, Nov. 9 | 2:30 PM-3:25 PM
 Summary: Pharmacy benefit managers negotiate rebates from drug manufacturers for formulary placement. These negotiations, and the role that PBMs play in the supply chain, are requiring more attention from state lawmakers. Learn more about how this industry impacts prescription drug costs, patient health outcomes, and strategies states have pursued. Track: Health and Human Services
ICWA Upheld: What’s Next in Indian Child Welfare Policy Thursday, Nov. 9 | 3:30 PM-3:55 PM
 Summary: Following a June 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision, the federal Indian Child Welfare Act remains intact. Learn why some experts refer to ICWA as the gold standard in child welfare law, how states responded when the law was called into jeopardy and steps legislatures can take to support Native children in the child welfare system. Track: Health and Human Services
PFAS: When Lasting Forever Is A Problem Thursday, Nov. 9 | 3:30 PM-3:55 PM
 Summary: State responses to PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are rapidly evolving, and go far beyond drinking water and firefighting foam management. Join us to discuss proposed federal maximum contaminant levels and the way states are addressing this class of emerging contaminants.
You're Doing Great...?! How to Give Effective Feedback Thursday, Nov. 9 | 3:30 PM-3:55 PM
 Summary: Feedback is a powerful tool managers can use to enhance the performance of their staff. Join us to learn how to give effective feedback, and why that's so important. Track: Professional Development
Building Resilient Teams: Strategies for Uncertainty and Change Thursday, Nov. 9 | 4:00 PM-4:55 PM
 Summary: Come hear a discussion between a workplace well-being expert and an experienced coach/legislative staffer about recognizing signs of stress and creating psychological safety within a team. Participants will complete a Resilient Teams Inventory ahead of time and leave knowing the steps to build a culture of resilience in their legislative offices.
NCSL Base Camp Graduation Thursday, Nov. 9 | 5:00 PM-5:15 PM
 Summary: You did it! Join us as we celebrate your professional development accomplishments at NCSL Base Camp 2023!

Registration

NCSL Base Camp  2023 is a great value and offers flexible pricing, including a group rate just for states.

  • State Legislators and Legislative Staff: $59
  • NCSL Foundation Sponsor: $99
  • All Other Attendees: $129

A group rate of $1,475 for 25 registrants is available for state legislatures. For more information contact Registration.

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