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NCSL Task Force on Energy Supply Meeting Saturday, Jul. 30 | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 205		 Summary: NCSL's Task Force on Energy Supply explores key energy challenges for states. The meeting will include tours of energy infrastructure on 7/30, a dinner for Task Force members, and sessions the morning of 7/31 on energy policy topics, including energy infrastructure recycling, transmission planning and building decarbonization. Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
National Association of Jewish Legislators Annual Summit Breakfast Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:00 am-8:30 am
 Summary: By invitation only
NCSL Insurance Task Force Reception Saturday, Jul. 30 | 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate AB		 Summary: Join us for the chance to unwind and network. Track: Technology and Commerce
Safer Streets, Safer States Preconference Sunday, Jul. 31 | 7:45 AM-4:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 109/111		 Summary: As the number of traffic fatalities continues to increase, states are eager to explore approaches to make roadways safer. Join us to explore the latest policies and programs regarding impaired driving, speeding, vulnerable road user safety, autonomous vehicles, railroad crossings and more! Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
NCSL Agriculture Task Force Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 604		 Summary: Join the Task Force for a morning of education sessions and an afternoon tour of local Denver agriculture sites. Contact Mindy Bridges at mindy.bridges@ncsl.org for details. Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Downloads:
NCSL Insurance Task Force Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 104		 Summary: Join the NCSL Insurance Task Force to discuss state insurance issues. This task force meeting is open to legislators, legislative staff, task force sponsors and anyone else who's interested. For more information, please contact heather.morton@ncsl.org. Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:
NCSL Task Force on Energy Supply Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 605		 Summary: NCSL's Task Force on Energy Supply explores key energy challenges for states. The meeting will include tours of energy infrastructure on 7/30, a dinner for Task Force members, and sessions the morning of 7/31 on energy policy topics, including energy infrastructure recycling, transmission planning and building decarbonization. Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
NCSL Task Force on Military and Veterans Affairs Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 107		 Summary: Join task force members to share innovative legislative approaches to assist military service members and veterans while working cooperatively with nearby military installations. All are welcome for discussions about suicide prevention initiatives, veteran employment, military base resilience efforts and national defense matters. Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Downloads:
Nursing Mothers' Room Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, Mothers Room		 Summary: For access to the Mother's Room, head to the Convention Center Greeters desk in the Atrium. Our Greeters will escort you to the Mother's room and unlock the room for you. The Mother's Room is right next to meeting room 102. Hours are: Sunday 8am-5pm and Monday-Wednesday 7am-5pm
Registration Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, Lobby F
LSCC Legislative Operations and the Pandemic Special Work Group Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Granite		 Summary: This special work group finalizes its work for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
LSCC Professional Staff Association Officers Work Group Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Quartz		 Summary: This workgroup will finalize its work for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
LSCC Standing Officers Work Group Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate C		 Summary: The Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee work group finalizes its work for the 2020-2021 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
LSCC Strategic Planning Work Group Sunday, Jul. 31 | 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate AB		 Summary: This work group will finalize its work for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
LSCC Information Technology, Social Media, E-Learning & Outreach Subcommittee Sunday, Jul. 31 | 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Granite		 Summary: This subcommittee finalizes its work for the 2020-2021 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
LSCC Legislative Institution Subcommittee Sunday, Jul. 31 | 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Quartz		 Summary: The Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee's Institution subcommittee finalizes its work for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
LSCC Programs and Professional Development Subcommittee Sunday, Jul. 31 | 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate C		 Summary: The Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee's Programs and Professional Development subcommittee finalizes its work for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
NCSL Cybersecurity Task Force and Privacy Work Group Sunday, Jul. 31 | 9:45 AM-5:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 108		 Summary: NCSL's Cybersecurity Task Force and Privacy Work Group discusses cybersecurity concerns and privacy policy issues. Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:

NCSL: Task Force on Cybersecurity
International Preconference 2022 Sunday, Jul. 31 | 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Centennial AB		 Summary: International partners and NCSL members discuss the year's most pressing international issues, including security in Eastern Europe, stability in developing democracies and international trade. Panelist: Matthias Matthijs, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Panelist: Michael Curtis, Deputy Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United States of America
Speaker: Singumbe Muyeba, Professor, University of Denver		 Downloads:
Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Mineral Hall BCDE		 Summary: The Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee (LSCC) serves as an advisory committee to NCSL's Executive Committee. At this meeting, the LSCC reviews final work group and subcommittee reports for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
NCSL Foundation Board Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Centennial Ballroom E		 Summary: Learn about the NCSL Foundation at the Board of Directors Meeting. The Foundation board of directors will approve the Foundation's budget, awards to NCSL and showcase the NCSL Foundation video. All foundation sponsors are welcome. Lunch will be provided.
Energy Policy Summit Sunday, Jul. 31 | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 601/603		 Summary: Learn more about the nation's energy system with a focus on new and emerging state policy trends, including the states' role in managing the energy transition, energy justice, and energy market fundamentals. Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Executive Committee, LSCC, and International Program Lunch Sunday, Jul. 31 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Centennial Ballroom D		 Sponsored by: European Union
A Deep Dive into Ranked Choice Voting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 207		 Summary: Session 1: What is Ranked Choice Voting, Anyway? (60 min) Most elections in the U.S. use a familiar format: candidates are nominated by parties to run in a general election, and whoever gets the most votes wins. But that isn 't the only way to conduct elections. Alaska and Maine use different versions of ranked choice voting to ensure that whoever wins receives a majority of votes. Join us as panelists unpack the ins and outs of this system. Session 2: Does Ranked Choice Voting Deliver? (75 min) Advocates of ranked choice voting claim it helps end political polarization and negative campaigning while enhancing trust in government. Come hear new NCSL research about whether ranked choice is a silver bullet or snake oil or something else entirely. Session 3: Can We Switch? (75 min) Just because a state or county wants to switch to ranked choice voting doesn 't mean they can. Many factors impact the transition: Is it cost-effective? Can existing election equipment handle the different ballot styles? Would the increased counting time run up against deadlines to certify election results? Listen to experts walk through the factors to consider before making the change. Ranked Choice Cocktail Hour Sip a few cocktails (or mocktails), then vote for your favorite using ranked choice, of course! Hors d 'oeuvres will be served. Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
ASLCS Bylaws and Standing Orders Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:00 PM-1:45 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Quartz		 Summary: ASLCS Standing and Special Committees meet to continue their business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Inside the Legislative Process Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:00 PM-1:45 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate AB		 Summary: ASLCS Standing and Special Committees meet to continue their business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Speaker: Kurt McDonald, Co-Founder, Professional Communicators
ASLCS Site Selection Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:00 PM-1:45 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Granite		 Summary: ASLCS Standing and Special Committees discuss their business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Technology Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:00 PM-1:45 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate C		 Summary: ASLCS Standing and Special Committees discuss their business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
NCSL Executive Committee: Budget, Finance & Rules Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 4, Capitol Ballroom 1-2		 Summary: The NCSL Executive Committee subcommittee on Budget, Finance, & Rules will meet to conduct business.
NCSL Executive Committee: Outreach and Member Services Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 4, Capitol Ballroom 5-6		 Summary: The NCSL Executive Committee subcommittee on Outreach and Member Services will meet to conduct business.
ASLCS International Communication and Development Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:45 PM-2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate C		 Summary: The ASLCS International Communication and Development Committee discusses its business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Legislative Administrator Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:45 PM-2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Quartz		 Summary: The ASLCS Legislative Administrator Committee discusses the year's business. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Membership and Communication Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:45 PM-2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Granite		 Summary: The ASLCS Membership and Communication Committee discusses its business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Support Staff Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 1:45 PM-2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate AB		 Summary: The ASLCS Support Staff Committee discusses its business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
NCSL Health Innovations Task Force Sunday, Jul. 31 | 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 112		 Summary: The NCSL Health Innovations Task Force explores the issues and opportunities faced by state policymakers as they explore reforms to their own health systems. NCSL gratefully acknowledges our Task Force sponsors: American Hospital Association, Amerihealth Caritas, Change Healthcare, HIMSS, Humana, McKesson, Philips, Walmart Speaker: David Gross, Director of the Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center, St. Claire HealthCare
Speaker: Ryan Thornton, Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare		 Track: Health and Human Services Downloads:
NCSL Executive Committee: Subcommittee on State/Federal Policy Sunday, Jul. 31 | 2:15 PM-3:15 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 4, Capitol Ballroom 1-2		 Summary: NCSL Executive Committee: Subcommittee on State/Federal Policy meets to conduct its business.
NCSL Executive Committee: Subcommittee on the Legislative Institution Sunday, Jul. 31 | 2:15 PM-3:15 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 4, Capitol Ballroom 5-6		 Summary: The NCSL Executive Committee Subcommittee on the Legislative Institution will meet to conduct business.
ASLCS Canadian-American Relations Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 2:30 PM-3:15 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Quartz		 Summary: The ASLCS Canadian-American Relations Committee discusses its business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Professional Journal Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 2:30 PM-3:15 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Granite		 Summary: The ASLCS Professional Journal Committee discusses its business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Program Development Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 2:30 PM-3:15 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate AB		 Summary: ASLCS Standing and Special Committees will meet to continue their business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
ASLCS Budget and Financial Review Special Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 3:15 PM-4:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate C		 Summary: The ASLCS Budget and Financial Review Special Committee discusses its business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
NCSL Executive Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 4, Capitol Ballroom 4
ASLCS Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Sunday, Jul. 31 | 5:00 PM-5:45 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Granite		 Summary: The Strategic Planning Committee meets to continue its business for the 2021-2022 conference year. Track: Legislative Staff
NCSL Legislator Nominating Committee Monday, Aug. 1 | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 4, Sandstone		 Summary: The nominating committee interviews candidates for the at-large executive committee and NCSL vice president.
Registration Monday, Aug. 1 | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, Lobby F
New Attendee Orientation Monday, Aug. 1 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: Not sure where to go and what to see/hear/do first? Join us as we unpack all things NCSL Legislative Summit 2022! Speaker: Tim Storey, CEO, National Conference of State Legislatures
NCSL Legislative Staff Nominating Committee Monday, Aug. 1 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 4, Limestone		 Summary: The committee nominates 16 staff at-large members and three officers to the NCSL Executive Committee for the 2022-2023 conference year. Closed session for interviews.
General Session: State Meet & Greet and Building World Class Teams—The Essential Elements of Human Synergy Monday, Aug. 1 | 8:45 AM-10:15 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Mile High Ballroom		 Summary: Find your state's table and connect with fellow Summit attendees. Then, get energized by World Champion Adventure racer and San Diego firefighter Robyn Benincasa, who, with her teammates, won "The Toughest Race on Earth."� She'll provide the T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K tools you need to cross your own finish line, even when the challenges are steep. Moderator: Scott Saiki, Speaker of the House, Hawaii House of Representatives
Speaker: Alec Garnett, Speaker of the House, Colorado General Assembly
Speaker: Robyn Benincasa, Two-time World Champion Adventure Racer, NA
Speaker: Scot Wall, Texas State Minister, Capitol Commission
Speaker: Stephen Fenberg, Senate President, Colorado General Assembly
Building with Billions: An Infrastructure Update Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: Billions for roads and bridges, billions for clean water and billions more for public transit. What's happening nine months after passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act? Join officials from the U.S. Transportation department and the EPA for the latest news on implementation. Moderator: Caroline Sevier, Director of Government Relations, American Society of Civil Engineers
Panelist: Chris Piper, Legislative Liaison & Policy Analyst, Colorado Energy Office
Panelist: Susan Howard, Director of Policy and Government Relations, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Panelist: Wendi Wilkes, Senior Advisor, Environmental Protection Agency		 Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
CFI Committee Business Meeting Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 201/203		 Summary: Committee members discuss, consider and review policies, and vote on any new policy directives and resolutions submitted for consideration. Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:
How to Find and Keep Talent in the Great Reshuffle Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: It takes top-notch public sector employees to provide services and support constituents. From staff compensation to career opportunities and everything in between, learn about how states and legislatures are adjusting to the labor market's "Great Reshuffle" and what opportunities exist to keep great staff during turbulent economic times. Moderator: Andrew Hudson, CEO, Andrew Hudson's Jobs List
Speaker: Joshua Franzel, Managing Director, MissionSquare Research Institute
Speaker: Natalie Wood, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures		 Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions
Economic Development and Labor
Legislative Institution		 Downloads:
Molly's Playbook for Success: Champion Mindset Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 2-3		 Summary: Molly Bloom shares a playbook for winning derived from her experiences skiing for the U.S. Ski Team, running the world's largest poker games, writing a bestselling memoir and making an Oscar-nominated movie. Her recipe for growth and success leaves audiences invigorated, informed and ready to achieve their dreams. Speaker: Molly Bloom, Author and Entrepreneur, Molly Bloom Track: Professional Development
Stop the Scourge: Fresh Strategies to Fight Human Trafficking Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 501-504		 Summary: To end human and child sex trafficking and support survivors, state legislators are working with the private sector to increase prevention and awareness. Come learn more about the coordination between state and federal officials--and the hospitality and other industries--as they develop innovative approaches to combat this evil. Moderator: Susan Fredrick, Senior Federal Affairs Counsel, Susan Fredrick
Speaker: Eliza McCoy, Vice President of Prevention & Awareness Programs, AHLA Foundation
Speaker: Sean Reyes, Attorney General, State of Utah
Speaker: Yvonne Chen, Director of Private Sector Engagement, ECPAT-USA		 Track: Criminal Justice and Law
Continuing Legal Education		 Downloads:
Strong Elections, Strong States Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: How do you ensure election accuracy? Learn from experts about three of the many policy areas where legislators can secure elections: establishing voter list maintenance, combatting misinformation and implementing clear guidelines for ballot security, including post-election audits. Moderator: Tammy Patrick, Senior Advisor, Elections, Democracy Fund
Panelist: Brittany Westfall, Director of Elections, West Virginia Secretary of State
Panelist: David Maeda, Director of Elections, Minnesota Secretary of State
Panelist: Deborah Scroggin, Elections Director, Oregon Secretary of State
Panelist: Wayne Bena, Deputy Secretary of State of Nebraska, Secretary of State of Nebraska		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
Upstream Strategies: The Evolution of Child Welfare Policy Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 4		 Summary: Come explore the future of child welfare, where proactive prevention strategies are the new normal. Walk away with fresh ideas about strengthening children's lives through state and federal policies that buffer trauma and build connections. Speaker: Cynthia Osborne, Founder and Executive Director, Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University
Speaker: Jerry Milner, Director of Family Integrity and Justice Works, Public Knowledge
Speaker: Sixto Cancel, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Think of Us		 Track: Health and Human Services Downloads:
Why Does College Cost So Much? Monday, Aug. 1 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: As college costs have outpaced inflation and wage growth over the last 25 years, many students have become reliant on student loans to finance their education. Join us to understand why higher education is more expensive than ever and discuss strategies to make it more accessible and affordable. Moderator: Austin Reid, Legislative Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Ann Milner, Senate Majority Whip, Utah Legislature
Panelist: Joe Garcia, Chancellor, Colorado Community College System
Panelist: Todd Saliman, President, University of Colorado		 Track: Education Downloads:
NCSL Steering Committee Monday, Aug. 1 | 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
CCC, Level 1, 108/110		 Summary: The steering committee includes the overall standing committee officers and the legislators and legislative staff co-chairs of each standing committee. Members preview policy directives and resolutions for consideration by the standing committee and decide on joint referrals as necessary.
2022 State Elections Crystal Ball Monday, Aug. 1 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: On Nov. 8, voters decide thousands of legislative seats, dozens of governors and ballot questions galore. Is major political change coming to the states? NCSL experts break down the data and discuss the key issues and trends framing the 2022 elections. Join us for lunch and see into the possible future! Moderator: Ben Williams, Program Principal, National Conference of State Legislatures
Speaker: Mandy Zoch, Project Manager, National Conference of State Legislatures		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
Connecting the Future: State Broadband Expansion Monday, Aug. 1 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Level 1, 201/203		 Summary: More investments have been made in broadband deployment over the last year than ever before. How are states using these governmental resources to close the digital divide, break down technology adoption barriers and increase digital literacy for families and students? NCSL gratefully acknowledges The Pew Charitable Trusts for its support of this breakfast. Panelist: Angie Cooper, Chief Program Officer, Heartland Forward
Panelist: Kathryn de Wit, Project Director, Broadband Access Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Panelist: Nate Denny, Deputy Secretary, Broadband and Digital Equity Division, North Carolina Department of Information Technology
Panelist: Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director, ConnectLA		 Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:
Lunch on Your Own Monday, Aug. 1 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
 Summary: Take a break and enjoy a meal at local restraurants located near the Colorado Convention Center. You'll find plenty of options and diversity from friendly diners to fine dining. Be back in time for the sessions that start at 1:30 p.m.
Lunch: Innovative Approaches to Education Monday, Aug. 1 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: Since the start of the pandemic, families have searched for fresh approaches to education. Join us for lunch and a panel discussion of the latest research on what parents and students want and need. Hear about bold new ideas to personalize learning, serve the whole child and create more equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities. This session is sponsored by EdChoice and Stride Inc. Moderator: Steven Hernandez, Executive Director, Connecticut General Assembly
Speaker: Kevin Chavous, President, Academic Policy and External Affairs, Stride, Inc.
Speaker: Robert Enlow, President and CEO, EdChoice, Inc.		 Track: Education Downloads:
The Economics of Criminal Records and Work Monday, Aug. 1 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: For the one in three Americans with a criminal record, the "Great Resignation" brings great opportunity for new jobs and community engagement. Join us for lunch and learn how overcoming barriers and securing meaningful employment reinvigorates lives, families and local economies. Moderator: Pete Lee, Senator, Colorado General Assembly
Speaker: Candace Sporhase-White, Director of Programs, Second Chance Center Inc. (SCC)
Speaker: Jamie Lynn Ray, Lead of Civic Engagement, Second Chance Center Inc. (SCC)
Speaker: Nan Gibson, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.		 Track: Criminal Justice and Law
Economic Development and Labor		 Downloads:
A Test for Education: Assessment's Role in Recovery Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: Student learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic stands as one of education's most profound challenges. Come hear experts' ideas on how assessments and policy can evolve to support education more effectively in a post-pandemic world. Moderator: Stephen Pruitt, President, Southern Regional Education Board
Speaker: Chris Minnich, CEO, NWEA
Speaker: Scott Marion, Executive Director, Center for Assessments		 Track: Education Downloads:
Charlie Cook Talks Midterm Elections Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 1		 Summary: Charlie Cook, venerable political analyst and founder of the Cook Political Report, shares his forecast for the 2022 midterm elections. Who's poised to win? Who's going to lose? With Cook's reputation for covering politics in detail and right down the middle, this is a session you won't want to miss! Speaker: Charlie Cook, Founder and Contributor, Cook Political Report Track: Elections and Redistricting
Connecting Rural Communities Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 201/203		 Summary: Access to the internet is a necessity for everyday life. Come hear industry experts discuss how internet providers are utilizing state and federal money and working with the Affordable Connectivity Program to connect more communities. Panelist: David Don, Senior Vice President for Public Policy, Comcast Cable, LLC
Panelist: Drew Garner, State Broadband Policy Advisor, Common Sense
Panelist: Jeff Luong, President-Broadband Access and Adoption, AT&T
Panelist: Lisa Scalpone, Head of Country Development, Amazon		 Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:
Economic Outlook: A Rocky Road Ahead? Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: The U.S. economy has faced many challenges over the past two years, and there could be more trouble coming. Hear an expert economist discuss current trends in the U.S. economy and potential challenges to state finances, including inflation, war, the pandemic and the job market. Speaker: Nick Sly, Assistant Vice President, Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions
Embracing Change: The Resilient Legislature Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 2-3		 Summary: In this first-of-its-kind debrief, legislative staff take the stage to share their experiences about the resiliency of their institutions and analyze what it means for the future. From remote voting to remote work to social distancing on the floor--and everything in between--learn what new precedents and traditions will be with legislatures for the long-term. Moderator: Martha Wigton, Director, Georgia General Assembly
Panelist: Natalie Mullis, Director, Colorado General Assembly
Panelist: Soren Jacobsen, Senior IT Specialist, Idaho Legislature
Speaker: Paul Smith, Clerk of the House, New Hampshire General Court
Speaker: Tom Bottern, Director, Minnesota Senate Office, research and Fiscal Analysis		 Track: Legislative Institution
Legislative Staff
Labor and Economic Development Committee Business Meeting Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 601/603		 Summary: The LED Committee handles state and federal issues related to labor, employment, workforce, economic development, international trade and cultural affairs. Join us as the committee debates and votes on policies that guide its advocacy work in Washington, D.C. Panelist: Becky Duncan Massey, State Senator, Tennessee General Assembly
Panelist: Talmadge Branch, House Majority Whip, Maryland General Assembly		 Track: Economic Development and Labor Downloads:
Law Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Business Meeting Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 501-504		 Summary: Committee members discuss, consider and review policies, and vote on any new policy directives and resolutions submitted for consideration. Track: Criminal Justice and Law Downloads:
Ready, Set--Govern! Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: Come hear a panel of young legislators discuss their experiences and lessons learned. How can rookie legislators prepare to go into new legislative situations? And how can seasoned members build relationships and lend their experience to the next generation of legislative leaders? Moderator: Nicole Cannizzaro, Senate Majority Leader, Nevada Legislature
Panelist: Amber Mariano, State Representative, Florida Legislature
Panelist: London Lamar, State Senator, Tennessee General Assembly
Panelist: Samara Heavrin, State Representative, Kentucky General Assembly
Panelist: Samuel Carrion, State Senator, U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature
Panelist: Will Haskell, Senate Deputy President Pro Tempore, Connecticut General Assembly		 Track: Legislative Institution
Professional Development
The Future of 911: Empowering Emergency Services Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 4		 Summary: States want to strengthen critical 911 and Emergency Medical Services systems to confront challenges such as the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about state efforts to enhance existing 911 and EMS systems to provide more effective emergency care. Moderator: Cheryl Kagan, State Senator, Maryland General Assembly
Panelist: Guy Dansie, State Emergency Medical Services Director, Utah Department of Health
Panelist: Lance Terry, Oklahoma State 911 Coordinator, State of Oklahoma		 Track: Health and Human Services
Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Turning Smart People into Smart Teams Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: Team dynamics are always a puzzle to figure out. How can we stop squandering collective talent and start creating high value collaboration? And how do we should we think about collaboration today in our current legislative environment? Why are some people so difficult to lead and manage? And how can you help them realize their potential as part of the team or caucus? Come learn proven leadership strategies to motivate those around you to be the best they can be. Speaker: Tanya Menon, Professor, Ohio State University Track: Professional Development Downloads:
Why Women Run Monday, Aug. 1 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 605/607		 Summary: Women now make up 30% of legislators. What inspires them to run? Come hear the journeys of women who serve in public office, including Missouri senators who celebrate their story in a new children's book, "You Can, Too!". Engage with the makers of the PBS documentary "Represent," which follows three Midwestern women as they embark on campaigns for local office. Moderator: Jean Sinzdak, Associate Director, Center For American Women and Politics
Panelist: Hillary Bachelder, Director, cinematographer, and editor, Backbone Films
Panelist: Jeanie Riddle, State Senator, Majority Caucus Secretary, Missouri General Assembly
Speaker: Nima Kulkarni, State Representative, Kentucky General Assembly		 Track: Women's Legislative Network
A Tale of Two States: Making Tax Credits Work for Families Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 4		 Summary: The expansion of the federal child tax credit in 2021 provided a case study of how tax credits can reduce child poverty and provide economic relief to families. Explore the research and learn about tax credit policy in Colorado and Oklahoma. Moderator: Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Professor of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
Panelist: Anthony Sammons, Director of the Fiscal Staff, Oklahoma State Senate
Panelist: Esther Turcios, Deputy Director, Colorado Fiscal Institute		 Track: Health and Human Services Downloads:
Dollars and Sense: Smart Strategies for Managing Money Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 201/203		 Summary: COVID-related money trouble and rising consumer debt have state legislators and advocates wondering how to help people figure out their finances. Join us for a discussion on the best ways to encourage savvy spending and saving. Panelist: Billy Hensley, President + CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education
Panelist: Mike Schenk, Chief Economist, Credit Union National Association
Panelist: Worku Gachou, Vice President of Inclusive Impact & Sustainability, Visa		 Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:
Elections: Little Changes, Big Impact Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: With all eyes on elections, policymakers might be thinking about big, splashy changes, but the little things matter, too. Hear from legislators who have focused on the unsexy side of elections small changes that can make the lives of election officials or voters easier, from allowing absentee ballots to be processed before Election Day to clarifying election deadlines for states with multiple time zones. The topics might not be headliners, but they can add up to strong state elections. Moderator: Benjamin Hovland, Commissioner, U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Panelist: Adam Morfeld, State Senator, Nebraska Legislature
Panelist: Cheryl Kagan, State Senator, Maryland General Assembly
Panelist: Cory Maloy, State Representative, Utah Legislature
Panelist: Kevin Bratcher, State Representative, Kentucky General Assembly		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
How to Leverage State Purchasing Power Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 1		 Summary: State purchasing practices usually fly under the radar, but the pandemic and supply chain disruptions have put procurement in the spotlight. Learn about current trends in state purchasing, and how states can strengthen their processes to navigate inflation and supply chain uncertainty. Speaker: Dr. Thomas Kull, Professor of Supply Chain Mangament, Arizona State University
Speaker: Sarah Hilderbrand, Chief Operations Officer, National Association of State Procurement Officials		 Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions Downloads:
Leadership Lessons From the Dugout Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 2-3		 Summary: Clint Hurdle was the only manager to take the Colorado Rockies to the World Series and the last manager to take the Pittsburgh Pirates to the post-season. In this engaging and personal session, Hurdle shares the lessons he has learned, touching on earning trust, transparency, consistency and commitment. Moderator: Ronald D. Kouchi, Hawaii Senate President, Hawaii Senate
Speaker: Clint Hurdle, Former Major League Baseball Manager, NA		 Track: Professional Development
Risk and Resilience: The Impact of Natural Disasters on the Military Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: Unprecedented funding levels for disaster mitigation and resilience mean money to help protect the protectors. Come learn about state projects and partnerships in areas where changing environmental conditions threaten military installations and training. Moderator: Cindy Ryu, State Representative, Washington Legislature
Speaker: Anne Miller, Director, Colorado Resiliency Office
Speaker: Kristin Thomasgard, Program Director, Department of Defense - REPI
Speaker: Tancred Miller, Policy & Planning Section Chief, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality		 Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
The Power of Mentoring Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 501-504		 Summary: Evidence suggests a close link between strong mentorship practices and workplace satisfaction for both mentors and mentees. Learn from an expert about the value of mentoring and how to successfully apply it in the legislative environment. Panelist: Caden Fabbi, Policy Manager, MENTOR
Panelist: Megan Williams, Director, Denver Peak Academy
Panelist: Sabrina Lewellen, Deputy Director, Arkansas General Assembly		 Track: Professional Development Downloads:
The Social (Legislative) Dilemma Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: Dealing with the latest social media communication tools requires new strategies, especially when trying to ensure that discourse remains civil. How can legislatures balance the need to participate in these public forums while protecting a commitment to decorum? Join us to explore successful strategies and tap into the collective wisdom of legislators and staff. Moderator: Scott Kaiser, Assistant Secretary, Illinois General Assembly
Panelist: Megan Stockhausen, Digital Media Coordinator, Washington Legislature
Panelist: Monica Anderson, Associate Director of Research, Pew Research Center
Panelist: Whitney Westerfield, State Senator, Kentucky General Assembly		 Track: Legislative Institution Downloads:
Women's Legislative Network Policy Roundtables Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 601/603		 Summary: Join the Women's Legislative Network for informal discussions with colleagues about top issues. Choose from a variety of roundtable topics to discuss with policy experts and your peers. Track: Women's Legislative Network
Working on Workforce: The National Service Factor Monday, Aug. 1 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: How can national service programs like AmeriCorps strengthen your workforce? Come hear a panel of experts discuss funding, community impact, best practices and bipartisan policy opions that state legislators are using to make a meaningful difference in their worker pipelines. Moderator: John Kelly, Executive Director, Serve Colorado
Speaker: Dave Baker, Representative, Minnesota House of Representatives
Speaker: Matt Wilhelm, Representative, New Hampshire House of Representatives
Speaker: Sonali Nijhawan, Director of AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps		 Track: Economic Development and Labor
General Session: Using Great Stories for the Greater Good Monday, Aug. 1 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Mile High Ballroom		 Summary: What's the best way to get others to listen to you and understand your message? Join us as master storyteller Donna Washington explains the power of the story: why they work, and how you can use them to communicate more effectively with colleagues and constituents. And, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis welcomes NCSL attendees to Colorado. Speaker: Donna Washington, Storyteller, DLW Storyteller
Speaker: Jared Polis, Governor, State of Colorado
Brews and Bites: Opening Reception Monday, Aug. 1 | 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
CCC, Level 2, Exhibit Hall EF		 Summary: Join your friends—old and new—in the Colorado Convention Center’s Exhibit Hall to sample some of our favorite craft beers and locally-sourced snacks.
NCSL Young and New Professionals (YNP) Reception at Lucky Strike Monday, Aug. 1 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
 Summary: Join young and new legislators and legislative staff for a night of networking and games at Lucky Strike! Held immediately after the main opening reception, groups will walk over to the venue for food, fun, new friends and a raffle for prizes! Bring your business cards and make valuable connections with your legislative peers from across the nation. Lucky Strike is located at 500 16th St Mall, Suite #340.
Registration Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, Lobby F
Are Money Transmission Laws Keeping Up? Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 201/203		 Summary: With the changing landscape in electronic payments, do state laws drafted to regulate traditional money transmission need an update? Join us to share ideas and learn more about modernization efforts underway in state money transmission laws. NCSL gratefully acknowledges PayPal and Western Union for their support of this breakfast. Moderator: Megan Howell, Manager, State Government Relations, PayPal
Panelist: Adam Fleisher, Special Counsel, Cooley LLP
Panelist: Scott Talbott, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Electronic Transactions Association
Panelist: Stephen Briggs, Legislative Liaison, Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions		 Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:
Breakfast Discussion: Understanding the Role of Research in K-12 Funding Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: Legislators must make challenging choices about how best to invest in K-12 education. Join us for breakfast and a discussion of the importance of data to making decisions about education funding. Urban Institute researchers want to hear from legislators and staff about the kinds of information they would consider most helpful. NCSL gratefully acknowledges the Urban Institute for its support of this breakfast. Moderator: Daniel Thatcher, Sr Fellow, National Conference of State Legislatures
Speaker: Kim Rueben, Sol Price Fellow and Director State and Local Finance Initiative, Urban Institute
Speaker: Kristin Blagg, Senior Research Associate, Urban Institute
Speaker: Mike Griffith, Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst at Learning Policy Institute, Learning Policy Institute		 Track: Education
Food and Farm Breakfast Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: Come for breakfast and stay for the discussion! How will sustainable aviation fuel lead to a lower carbon future for aviation? And how will that empower rural America to lead the way in sustainable agriculture practices? NCSL gratefully acknowledges ADM for its support of this meeting. Speaker: Paul Bloom, Chief Carbon Officer and Chief Innovation Officer, Gevo Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
LRL Notable Document Awards Ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 104		 Summary: The Legislative Research Librarians staff association invites you to join them in recognizing the recipients of the 2022 Notable Document Awards. Track: Legislative Staff
NALFO Breakfast and Business Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 107		 Summary: Join us for NALFO's Annual business meeting! New NALFO Officers will be approved and 2022 NALFO Staff Achievement Award winners will be honored. We will also discuss other updates on NALFO plans and programming, and any other business members wish to address. All legislative staff with fiscal responsibilities are welcome to attend! Track: Legislative Staff
NALIT Business Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 108/110		 Summary: The National Association of Legislative Information Technology members elect new officers, vote on bylaws changes, hear committee reports and preview the fall professional development seminar. It's also an opportunity to recognize the winners of the NALIT Legislative Staff Achievement Awards and the Online Democracy Award. Track: Legislative Staff
Portable Benefits for a Mobile Workforce Breakfast Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 601/603		 Summary: New labor market dynamics and technological innovations are transforming the way Americans work. By some estimates, a third of U.S. workers now participate in the gig economy. Join us for breakfast to learn how states and employers are finding ways to support these workers through portable benefits. Sponsored by DoorDash. Moderator: Ann Millner, Senate Majority Whip, Utah Legislature
Speaker: Jeff Bridges, Senate Majority Whip, Colorado General Assembly
Speaker: Kelsey Desloover, DoorDash, Senior Legislative Policy Advisor		 Track: Economic Development and Labor Downloads:
Prayer Breakfast Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: Come join this time of sharing and reflection, and hear an inspiring message. Everyone is welcome! A continental breakfast will be served.
Redistricting & Elections Standing Committee Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: Join the Redistricting and Elections Standing Committee to learn about the value of international election observation from a U.S. Department of State official and to discuss relevant NCSL business on elections and redistricting. Panelist: Alexis Stangl, Lead Counsel, Minnesota Legislature
Panelist: Barbara Griffin, State Representative, New Hampshire General Court
Panelist: Cheryl Kagan, State Senator, Maryland General Assembly
Panelist: Kevin Bratcher, State Representative, Kentucky General Assembly
Speaker: Kami Witmer, Director of the Office of Regional Security and Political-Military, U.S. Department of State		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
RELACS Business Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 109/111		 Summary: The Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee staff gather for their annual business meeting, including election of executive committee, votes on bylaws changes, presentation of awards, preview of fall professional development opportunities and discussion of association activities. Track: Legislative Staff
School Bus Electrification: State Policy Options Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 605/607		 Summary: Wondering how best to use some of the $5 billion in federal infrastructure funds available for zero- and low-emission school buses? Come learn about policy options and funding opportunities for school bus electrification. Panelist: Adam West, Project and Energy Efficiency Specialist, Denver Public Schools
Speaker: Katrina McLaughlin, Research Analyst II, U.S. Energy, World Resources Institute (WRI)
Speaker: KC Becker, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 8, Environmental Protection Agency
Speaker: Tim Kennedy, Senate Chair, Majority Program Development Committee, New York Legislature		 Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Downloads:
General Session "Lessons in Trust: The Christmas Truce of 1914" Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Mile High Ballroom		 Summary: On Christmas in 1914, thousands of allied soldiers put down their rifles and spent the evening intermingling with German enemies along the Western Front. In today's polarized political environment, what lessons can we take from the "Christmas Truce of 1914?" How can we build the kind of trust in our legislative chambers that led soldiers to lay down their weapons and come together--even for one night? Moderator: Scott Bedke, Speaker of the House, Idaho Legislature
Speaker: Curt Stedron, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Learning Hub - Civility: Pass It On Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:15 AM-10:45 AM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: A NCSL session. America has a civility deficit. And most Americans think civility will worsen in the years ahead. Let’s do something about it! This presentation will focus on civility: how to define it, promote it and protect it. Speaker: Mark Quiner, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Education Committee Business Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: Join us as the Education Committee debates and votes on policies that guide its federal advocacy. All legislators and legislative staff are encouraged to attend the Business Meeting and consider policy directives and resolutions. Track: Education Downloads:
Five Big Ideas To Improve Crisis Response Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: Many people who lack access to mental health treatment end up arrested or in emergency rooms--which doesn't always mean the best care. Faculty pitch ways to change the status quo from leveraging the new 988 crisis hotline to crafting arrest alternatives. Come ready to share your ideas! Moderator: John Tilley, Consultant, Senior Fellow at the Council on Criminal Justice and Recidiviz. Former Kentucky legislator & former secretary of the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Tilley Consulting, Council on Criminal Justice, Recidiviz
Panelist: Charles Smith, Regional Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Panelist: Dwight Tosh, State Representative, Arkansas General Assembly
Panelist: Julie Gonzales, Senate Majority Caucus Chair, Colorado General Assembly
Panelist: Steve Eliason, State Representative, Utah Legislature
Panelist: Whitney Westerfield, State Senator, Kentucky General Assembly		 Track: Criminal Justice and Law
Health and Human Services		 Downloads:
Lessons in Leadership: Women in the C-Suite Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 501-504		 Summary: Join us as Colorado women CEOs share their stories and explore intersections with political leadership in a discussion with a policymaker who was named a top woman in business by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. Come learn about unique aspects of their journey and the biggest lessons they've learned along the way. Moderator: Maria Garcia Berry, Founding Partner, CRL Associates
Panelist: Angela Baier, CEO, CollegeInvest & College Assist
Panelist: Donna Lynne, incoming CEO, Denver Health and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Panelist: Janine Davidson, President, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Panelist: Leslie Herod, Representative, Colorado General Assembly		 Track: Women's Legislative Network
Making the Most of Your Facebook Page Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
CCC, Level 1, 104		 Summary: Come find out more about everything from account security to why you should be going "Live" from your page. Learn about the latest tools, products and resources that you can use to connect and engage with your community, constituents and followers. Moderator: Mick Bullock, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Speaker: Khalid Pagan, Politics and Government Outreach Manager, Facebook
Speaker: Tracy Rohrbach, Politics and Govt. Outreach Manager, Facebook		 Track: Legislative Staff
Professional Development
Mason's Manual 2020: What's New, What's Next Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 605/607		 Summary: Join us to hear what's changed, the case law behind the changes and why it matters. Learn what has transpired since the 2020 manual, including litigation and legislative rule changes. Moderator: Paul C. Smith, Clerk of the House, New Hampshire General Court
Panelist: Liz Clark, Senate Secretary, Alaska Legislature
Panelist: Susan W. Kannarr, Chief Clerk, Kansas Legislature		 Track: Legislative Staff
Continuing Legal Education		 Downloads:
Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee Business Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: Join us as the committee debates and votes on policies that guide its advocacy work in Washington, D.C. All legislators and legislative staff are encouraged to attend the business meeting and consider policy directives and resolutions. Speaker: David Tarnas, Co-Chair, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee
Speaker: Megan Blanksma, Co-Chair, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee		 Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Downloads:
Out of the Bunker and Into the Conversation Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 2-3		 Summary: Join a follow-up discussion on the general session “Lessons in Trust” with speaker Curt Stedron and a panel of legislators and legislative staff who will highlight ways states can have their own “Christmas Truces” and come to bipartisan agreement to get important priorities accomplished. Hear from your colleagues on how to put aside differences—if only for a day—and trust the other side. Moderator: Angela Andrews, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Ben Hansen, State Senator, Nebraska Legislature
Panelist: Curt Stedron, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Eric Nauman, Principal Fiscal Analyst, Minnesota Legislature
Panelist: Kris Valderrama, House Deputy Majority Leader, Maryland General Assembly
Panelist: Rhonda Fields, Senate Assistant Majority Leader, Colorado General Assembly
Panelist: Terry Kilgore, House Majority Leader, Virginia House of Delegates		 Track: Legislative Institution
Professional Development
Three Theories That Could Reshape Elections and Redistricting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: Still waters run deep, especially in election law. While doctrines have remained the same on the surface, changes are bubbling up. Hear from two leading election attorneys/legislative staffers on three of these potential trends: the independent state legislatures theory, and how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act applies to both redistricting and elections. Be ready to dive into the nitty-gritty! Panelist: Alexis Stangl, Lead Counsel, Minnesota Legislature
Panelist: Frank Strigari, Chief Legal Counsel, Ohio General Assembly
Panelist: Jeffery Wice, Special Counsel, New York Legislature		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
Learning Hub - Responsible Fintech: Encouraging Financial Products That Are Available, Accessible and Affordable in Your Local Market Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 11:00 AM-11:30 AM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: Sponsored by American Fintech Council. Join a lively discussion about state law/policy impacting fintech. Hear perspectives on responsible innovation and a range of consumer loan products and financial services. Speakers include: Martha Fulford, first assistant attorney general/UCCC administrator, Colorado Attorney General's Office; Brian Knight, director of innovation and governance, Mercatus Center, George Mason University. This is a sponsored session. The content presented by sponsor companies does not necessarily reflect the views of NCSL.
Learning Hub - Proactive Consumer Protection and Fighting Fentanyl Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: Sponsored by American Kratom Association. The American Kratom Association (AKA) is dedicated to protecting the rights of all Americans to legally consume safe kratom to better manage their overall health and well-being. This is a sponsored session. The content presented by sponsor companies does not necessarily reflect the views of NCSL. Sponsored by: American Kratom Association
Exhibit Hall Lunch Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Level 2, Exhibit Hall EF		 Summary: Enjoy a delicious lunch with your colleagues and visit exhibitors from around the nation with unique information and a wide range of policy perspectives. NCSL gratefully acknowledges ISRI for its support of this luncheon
Salute to Legislative Staff Lunch Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Mile High Ballroom		 Summary: Come hear inspirational words from Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin as we honor the contributions of legislative staff to their legislatures and NCSL. Let's celebrate the important work of legislative staff! Speaker: J.J. Gentry, Counsel for the South Carolina Senate, South Carolina General Assembly
Speaker: Missy Franklin, Olympic Champion, Stargazer Productions, Inc.		 Track: Legislative Staff
Learning Hub - Animal Experiments: How States Are Leading the Way on Reform Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:15 PM-1:45 PM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: Sponsored by Humane Society of the United States. The use of dogs and other animals in experiments is gaining attention nationwide. Learn how state lawmakers have been at the forefront of ending cosmetics animal testing, curbing testing on dogs as well as ensuring their chance at adoption, and encouraging the use of scientifically superior nonanimal methods. This is a sponsored session. The content presented by sponsor companies does not necessarily reflect the views of NCSL. Sponsored by: Humane Society of the United States
Budgets and Revenue Committee Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 1		 Summary: Join us as the committee debates and votes on policies that guide its advocacy work in Washington, D.C. All legislators and legislative staff are encouraged to attend the Business Meeting and consider policy directives and resolutions. Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions Downloads:
Cracking a Cold Case Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: There are over 250,000 unsolved murders nationwide. Evolving technology in the criminal justice system helps to solve these cases through DNA analysis. Hear about the latest methods from an expert at a one-of-a-kind genome sequencing lab and a Denver Police officer who just solved a 40-year-old cold case. Moderator: Jeff Brandes, State Senator, Florida Legislature
Panelist: Kristen Mittelman, Chief Development Officer, Othram
Speaker: David Mittelman, Chief Operating Officer, Othram
Speaker: Sgt . Joseph Vasquez, Sergeant Major Crimes Division-Cold Case-Homicide Unit, Denver Police Department		 Track: Criminal Justice and Law
Health & Human Services Committee Business Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 4		 Summary: Committee members review, consider and vote on policy resolutions and conduct other committee business. Track: Health and Human Services Downloads:
How to Connect with Constituents Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: What are the best ways to let constituents know what you and the legislature have been doing? Come hear our panel of experts discuss creative connections that engage the community, celebrate achievements and strengthen partnerships, using social media, events and other tools along the way. Moderator: Wil Tracy, Communication Specialist/ Videographer, Arkansas General Assembly
Speaker: Elaine Bowers, State Senator, Kansas State Senate
Speaker: Lori Yates, Director of Events and Engagement, Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
Speaker: Scott Kawasaki, State Senator, Alaska Senate		 Track: Legislative Institution
Legislative Staff
Professional Development
Women's Legislative Network		 Downloads:
Rumor Control: How to Combat Election Mis- Dis- and Malinformation Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: Confronting misleading or false election information is more important than ever. In only a matter of hours, a lie can proliferate online and undermine voter confidence in the electoral process. Learn how election misinformation spreads and how to combat it by building resilient information ecosystems. Moderator: Othni Lathram, Director, Alabama Legislative Services Agency
Speaker: Sarah Mojarad, Lecturer of Engineering Writing, USC Viterbi School of Engineering		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
The Educator Exodus Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: The perennial challenge to recruit and retain teachers and principals looms larger than ever in the face of pandemic burnout. What can policymakers do to turn the tide? Hear from experts and policymakers who are working with states and districts to meet this challenge. Panelist: Anthony Mackay, Board of Trustees Co-Chair, National Center for Education and the Economy
Speaker: Barnett Berry, Research Professor and Senior Director for Policy & Innovation
Founder and Senior Advisor of ALL4SC, University of South Carolina
Speaker: Elizabeth Steiner, Policy Researcher
Affiliate Faculty, Pardee RAND Graduate School, RAND Corporation		 Track: Education Downloads:
Wholesalers and the Alcohol Industry Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
 Summary: Connecting manufacturers and retailers, wholesalers operate within the three-tiered state alcohol distribution system that provides safety, oversight and integrity. Come tour a wholesaler's facility to learn more about the role and responsibilities of wine and spirit distributors, and enjoy a tasting of specially selected cocktails and wine paired with light appetizers. RSVP to heather.morton@ncsl.org. NCSL gratefully acknowledges Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America for its support of this tour. Track: Technology and Commerce
Winning Body Language: Stand Out, Win Trust, Gain Credibility Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 2-3		 Summary: Body language and communications expert Mark Bowden unpacks his top tools and techniques to help you stand out every time you speak, present or meet. Get valuable insights on brain science and how messages are received. Learn how you can maintain control, manage pressure and stay laser-focused to achieve your goals. Speaker: Mark Bowden, Founder and President, TRUTHPLANE Track: Professional Development
Learning Hub - The rare disease patient journey Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:00 PM-2:30 PM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: Sponsored by RAAP - Rare Access Action Project. RAAP will host a panel discussion to explore the rare disease patient journey and the impact of access policies on those patients. This is a sponsored session. The content presented by these sponsor companies does not reflect the views of NCSL. Sponsored by: RAAP - Rare Access Action Project
An Insider's Tour of the Denver Elections Division Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM
 Summary: Enough talk come see election administration in action! Join NCSL 's elections team on a tour of the Denver Elections Division. Learn how Denver runs its all-mail elections, including how election officials distribute, receive, process and tabulate mail ballots. Don 't forget to bring your questions about cost, security, implementation and more! Please contact Mandy Zoch, amanda.zoch@ncsl.org, if interested in participating in this tour. Speaker: Audrey Kline, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, City & County of Denver Track: Elections and Redistricting
Can Apprenticeships Solve the Worker Shortage? Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 601/603		 Summary: Over 10 million job openings are going unfilled each month, so business, education and labor are expanding apprenticeship programs to increase the pool of skilled workers. But are apprenticeships the answer? Tour a local apprenticeship program after the session! To secure your spot, please contact Marilyn Villalobos at marilyn.villalobos@ncsl.org. Panelist: Dan Feyen, Assistant Majority Leader of the Senate, Wisconsin Legislature
Panelist: Jason Wardrip, Business Manager, Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council
Panelist: Joshua Johnson, Director, Jobs for the Future
Panelist: Noel Ginsburg, Founder & CEO, Career Wise		 Track: Economic Development and Labor
Education
Cannabis Cultivation Facility Tour Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM
 Summary: Colorado was the first state to regulate cannabis products and sales for nonmedical adult use. Join Columbia Care on a tour of its state-of-the-art cultivation and packaging facility. This tour is limited to 30 current legislators, legislative staff, Foundation of State Legislatures sponsors and Summit sponsors. To sign up for the tour, send an email to karmen.hanson@ncsl.org. ***Please note: The cannabis tour is full and the wait list is closed.***
Creating Connections: Staff Capitol Tours and Roundtables Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM
 Summary: Legislative staff are invited to take a tour of the Colorado State Capitol and then connect with their peers to discuss staff-specific issues. These roundtable discussions are an opportunity for legislative staff to communicate their ideas and challenges while building a supportive network of colleagues from across the nation. Pre-Registration is now full. On-site registration will not be available. Track: Legislative Staff
Getting Real With Instagram Reels Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 104		 Summary: Let's talk Reels, Instagram's newest and fastest-growing surface for creatively engaging with your audience! You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn how incorporating short-form video into your content calendars can help you get closer to your audience and your goals. All levels welcome! Speaker: Elizabeth Hahn, Politics & Government, Instagram Track: Legislative Staff
Technology and Commerce
Learning Hub - Child Welfare x Data: Improving Outcomes With Innovation Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-3:15 PM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: Sponsored by Binti. Modern tech is changing the way governments work for the better, but not all tech is created equal. Come learn how SaaS (software as a service) and mission-driven tech are making a difference, and hear how Binti’s innovation is driving positive outcomes for children, families and agencies across the country. This is a sponsored session. The content presented by sponsor companies does not necessarily reflect the views of NCSL. Sponsored by: Binti
Policing: A High-Tech Perspective Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: Technology is changing how police officers investigate crimes, train and interact with the community. Learn about evolving technologies and the innovative techniques used to leverage existing resources. Get hands-on experience at our police "innovation" stations. Panelist: Esmael Ansari, Vice President of Government Affairs, Axon
Speaker: Col. James (Jim) M. Wolfinbarger, Director of North American Sales for Command Center Software, Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Speaker: Keith Valentine, Solution Specialist Virtual Reality, Axon
Speaker: Kevin Harrington, Senior Policy Advisor, SAS Institute Inc.
Speaker: Nila Bala, Director of Legislative Initiatives, The Policing Project		 Track: Criminal Justice and Law Downloads:
State Outdoor Recreation: Scaling New Heights Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: Whether it's boating in Florida, hiking in West Virginia or skiing in Colorado, the outdoor industry is booming. Join us for an exploration of the outdoor recreation economy and policies to expand opportunities, including the creation of state offices, new funding sources and more. This session starts with a presentation in 405-407 at the CCC and is followed by an off-site tour. Bonus: A tour showcasing outdoor recreation and economic development in Denver's Confluence Park. To secure your spot, please email Kim Tyrrell at kim.tyrrell@ncsl.org. Moderator: Luis Benitez, Vice President for Government Affairs and Global Impact, VF Corporation
Speaker: Allegra ‘Happy’ Haynes, Manager, Denver Parks & Recreation
Speaker: Frank Hugelmeyer, President, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Speaker: Jeff Stenquist, State Representative, Utah Legislature
Speaker: Leslie Herod, Representative, Colorado General Assembly
Speaker: Ryan Aids, Executive Director, The Greenway Foundation		 Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Telling Tales: How to Craft a Great Story Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: Using stories can change hearts and minds, reveal common ground and build connections. Whether you already have a collection of stories or are just starting out, this session is for you! Learn from professional storytellers who will inspire you with their tales and teach you how to expertly create and tell your own. Moderator: Natalie Wood, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Speaker: Benjamin Sawyer, Senior Instructor of History, Middle Tennessee State University
Speaker: Donna Washington, Storyteller, DLW Storyteller		 Track: Professional Development
Training: NCSL 50-State Bill Information Service and Database Training Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: No matter what bill you're looking for, NCSL and partner State Net/LexisNexis have got you covered! Come learn about this powerful research tool, along with how to utilize NCSL's 50-state legislative databases. Speaker: Laura Carper, Senior Program Coordinator, National Conference of State Legislatures
Speaker: Mikell Wood, Client Manager, LexisNexis State Net
Speaker: Tania Pastora, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis State Net		 Track: Legislative Staff
Professional Development
American Irish State Legislators Caucus Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: The American Irish State Legislators Caucus is open to everyone of Irish Heritage and those who are supporters of Ireland. The meeting will be addressed by the Chair of the Irish Senate, Senator Mark Daly and NCSL President Elect Brian Patrick Kennedy.
From Rhetoric to Results-Driven Governing Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 1		 Summary: Research-backed, data-informed, results-driven—rhetoric or meaningful labels? This session highlights the varied paths states have taken to successfully integrate data and research into policymaking to achieve better results. Moderator: Marcus Morgan, Director, Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services
Panelist: Patty Lundstrom, Representative, New Mexico House of Representatives
Panelist: W. Briggs Hopson III, State Senator, Mississippi Legislature
Speaker: David Yokum, Director, The Policy Lab at Brown University		 Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions Downloads:
From Roundhouse to Playhouse: A Story of Bipartisanship Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 605/607		 Summary: Come enjoy a special performance of "Save the Bees," a play written by New Mexico Sen. Bill O'Neill. Using the backdrop of a real-life floor vote, O'Neill explores how partisan perceptions and perspectives can be broken down with conversation, common ground, humor and a little bit of drama. Moderator: Duchess Dale, Director, Actress/Director - Save The Bees
Panelist: Bill O'Neil, Senator, New Mexico Legislature
Panelist: Cliff Pirtle, Senator, New Mexico Legislature
Speaker: Geoffrey Pomeroy, Actor, Save The Bees
Speaker: Josh Billiter, Billiter Designs, Billiter Designs
Speaker: Noah Segard, Actor, Save The Bees		 Track: Legislative Institution
LINCS Networking and Roundtable Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 104		 Summary: Legislative information and communications staff are invited to this informal session with their peers to discuss staff-specific issues and to build a supportive network of colleagues from across the nation. Join us to learn more about the Legislative Information and Communications Staff (LINCS) association! Moderator: Will Tracy, Communication Specialist/ Videographer, Arkansas General Assembly
Panelist: Andy Bixler, Communications Director, Colorado General Assembly
Panelist: Jarrett Freedman, Communications Director, Colorado General Assembly
Panelist: Joshua Bly, Communications Director, Colorado General Assembly		 Track: Legislative Staff
Making the Most of Medicaid Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: With the COVID-19 pandemic adding millions of new Medicaid beneficiaries, what can lawmakers do to control costs and enhance program performance? Come hear from state officials and national experts about strategies to address priority policy issues--and what legislatures can expect next. Moderator: Gretchen Hammer, Public Leadership Group, Public Leadership Group
Panelist: Ashley Reed, Legislative Director, TennCare
Panelist: Bo Watson, State Senator, Tennessee General Assembly
Panelist: Dana Hittle, Interim Medicaid Director, Oregon Health Authority
Panelist: Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Oregon Legislative Assembly
Panelist: Jessica Hill, Chief of Staff, TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid Agency)		 Track: Health and Human Services Downloads:
Women's Legislative Network Board Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 109/111		 Summary: Join your women legislative colleagues to elect the 2022-2023 board of the Women's Legislative Network. The network is governed by a 14-member board of directors that is politically and regionally balanced. The role of president alternates between a Democrat and a Republican each year. The board makes decisions about programming and events and encourages women legislators to get involved with the network and NCSL. Speaker: Melissa Ballard, State Representative, Utah House Of Representatives Track: Women's Legislative Network
Democrat Redistricting Breakout Session Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: Contact Jeff Wice at jmwice@gmail.com
NCSL Steering Committee Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 5:00 PM-5:30 PM
CCC, Level 1, 108/110		 Summary: The steering committee reviews the policies reported from the standing committees and determines the calendars for the NCSL Business Meeting on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Republican Redistricting Breakout Session Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 605/607		 Summary: Contact Kylie Bongaart at Kylie@theNRRT.org
Legislative Staff Management Institute (LSMI) Alumni Reception Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 5:15 PM-6:15 PM
Hyatt Regency, Level 3, Agate C		 Summary: This networking reception is for alumni of NCSL's Legislative Staff Management Institute (LSMI). Pre-registration details coming soon. Track: Legislative Staff
Global Celebration Reception Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
CCC, 535 16th St Mall #240, The Wright Room		 Summary: Join NCSL international partners for a celebration of NCSL's enduring commitment to strengthening relationships between the states and the global community. This is a reception for all legislators, legislative staff and international attendees. Sponsored by the Consulate General of Canada in Denver
WLN/WIG Reception Tuesday, Aug. 2 | 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Curtis, Terrace, Four Square Ballroom and Terrace		 Summary: Join the Women's Legislative Network and Women in Government for a joint reception to network with colleauges. Track: Women's Legislative Network
Registration Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, Lobby F
Democratic Breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 1		 Summary: Join your fellow Democratic legislators for a hearty breakfast and great conversation. For Legislators only. Speaker: Jovan Mays, Poet Laureate, -
Speaker: Michael Hancock, Mayor, City and County of Denver
Legislative Staff Breakfast: I Think Therefore I Err: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 2-3		 Summary: Economists tell us that given the opportunity, people will behave irrationally. What would the world look like if we could cure the stupidity around us? Eric M. Bailey shares insights from his bestselling book to help alleviate frustration and bring relief. Join us for this life-changing session! For Legislative Staff only. Moderator: Othni Lathram, Director, Alabama Legislative Services Agency
Speaker: Eric Bailey, President, Bailey Strategic Innovation Group		 Track: Legislative Staff
Republican Breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 7:30 AM-8:45 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 4		 Summary: Grab a cup of coffee (or two) with your GOP colleagues and breakfast at this morning eat-and-greet. For Legislators only. NCSL gratefully acknowledges the National Republican Redistricting Trust for its support of this breakfast.
Foundation Meet & Greet Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 8:30 AM-9:15 AM
CCC, Level 1, Mile High Lobby Level Prefunction		 Summary: Please join a "thank you" coffee for NCSL Foundation sponsors.
ASLCS Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
CCC, Level 1, 212		 Summary: The American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries meets to discuss the budget, plans and activities for the rest of the year. All ASLCS members are welcome to attend. Track: Legislative Staff
NCSL Business Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
CCC, Level 1, 501-504		 Summary: All legislators and legislative staff are encouraged to attend the annual business meeting to consider policy directives and resolutions that will guide NCSL's advocacy efforts before Congress and the administration, elect NCSL officers and executive committee, and approve the NCSL budget. All Summit attendees are welcome to observe. Downloads:
Training: NCSL 50-State Bill Information Service and Database Training Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:15 AM-10:45 AM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: No matter what bill you're looking for, NCSL and partner State Net/LexisNexis have got you covered! Come learn about this powerful research tool, along with how to utilize NCSL's 50-state legislative databases. Speaker: Laura Carper, Senior Program Coordinator, National Conference of State Legislatures
Speaker: Tania Pastora, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis State Net		 Track: Legislative Staff
Professional Development
An Ethics Exploration Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 605/607		 Summary: As pandemic restrictions ease, it's time to look at what worked, what didn't work and what we've learned from recent ethics challenges. Join us for a deep dive from legislator and staffer perspectives. Moderator: Mark Quiner, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Doug Himes, Ethics Counsel, Tennessee General Assembly
Panelist: J.J. Gentry, Counsel for the South Carolina Senate, South Carolina General Assembly
Panelist: Laura Hendrix, Executive Director, Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission		 Track: Legislative Institution
Continuing Legal Education		 Downloads:
Essential But Unequal: The Pandemic's Toll on Working Women Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 601/603		 Summary: While much of the workforce has recovered, over one million jobs held by women--most considered essential--have yet to return. Learn more about the economic and mental health challenges facing the female workforce and possible solutions. Moderator: Jenny Brundin, Education Reporter, Colorado Public Radio
Panelist: Samara Heavrin, State Representative, Kentucky General Assembly
Panelist: Simone D. Ross, President & CEO, Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Gayle Goldin, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau
Speaker: Taryn Mackenzie Williams, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor		 Track: Economic Development and Labor
Health and Human Services
Women's Legislative Network
Excel with Excel! Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 201/203		 Summary: Tons of complex data? Need charts and graphs? No problem! Learn to maximize your power of data presentation and create great reports with the latest Microsoft Excel tips and tricks! Speaker: Meghan Westmoreland, Tax Expenditure Evaluator, Office of the State Auditor of Colorado Track: Legislative Staff Downloads:
How to Say What You Need to Say Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: Does the thought of public speaking leave you quaking in your boots? Come gain the confidence and the tools to give presentations that clearly convey essential information while keeping the audience fully engaged. Post-session, you'll receive 30 minutes of personal coaching to improve a speech you bring with you. Speaker: Kurt McDonald, Co-Founder, Professional Communicators
Speaker: Terry Rubin, Co-Founder, Professional Communicators		 Track: Professional Development
Making Sense of the Census Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: The census has an enormous impact on the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Join us to learn what the census showed us about the nation, and what we can expect from the bureau's next several data releases. Then listen as experts highlight the impact of an undercount, and the bureau talks about improvements in the works. Moderator: Wendy Underhill, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Elizabeth Garner, State Demographer, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Panelist: James Tucker, Senior Special Counsel, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Panelist: James Whitehorne, Chief, U.S. Census Bureau
Speaker: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
Pensions: Charting a Course to Sustainability Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 1		 Summary: A decade of increasing pension contributions and 2021's market rally have helped stabilize state pension plans. But the path to fiscal sustainability remains fraught for some retirement systems. Join us for a conversation about how investment risk and market volatility affect plan balance sheets, government budgets and retiree benefits. Moderator: Jane Kitchel, State Senator, Vermont General Assembly
Speaker: David Draine, Senior Officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Speaker: Shannon Bird, State Representative, Colorado General Assembly
Speaker: Thomas Aaron, Vice President – Senior Credit Officer, Moody's Investors Service
Speaker: Wayne Harper, Senate President Pro Tempore, Utah Legislature		 Track: Budget, Taxes and Pensions Downloads:
Plugging In: The Promise and Challenges of Electric Vehicles Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: The rapid electrification of U.S. vehicles brings environmental benefits--and cuts into gas tax dollars. Learn how states are using new federal funding to build charging infrastructure and identify new sources of transportation revenue. Panelist: Alex Schroeder, Interim Executive Lead, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
Speaker: Faith Winter, State Senator, Colorado General Assembly
Speaker: Jeff Brandes, State Senator, Florida Legislature		 Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Downloads:
Transforming The Education System: Lessons from Legislators Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 10:30 AM-11:45 AM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: Eager for a new vision of a more effective education system that prepares all students for college and career? Join us to hear from your colleagues in NCSL's International Education Study Group. They'll share their findings along with new tools and policy options for the 2023 legislative session. Moderator: Michelle Exstrom, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Joyce Elliott, State Senator, Arkansas General Assembly
Panelist: Justin Woodson, State Representative, Hawaii Legislature
Panelist: llew Jones, State Representative, Montana Legislature
Panelist: Marilyn Dondero Loop, Senate Co-Majority Whip, Nevada Legislature
Panelist: Max Wise, State Senator, Kentucky General Assembly
Panelist: Mimi Stewart, Senate President Pro Tempore, New Mexico Legislature
Panelist: Terri Collins, State Representative, Alabama Legislature
Speaker: Anthony Mackay, Board of Trustees Co-Chair, National Center for Education and the Economy
Speaker: Lee Posey, Vice President, State Strategies, Southern Regional Education Board
Speaker: Nathan Driskell, Associate Director, Policy Analysis and Development, National Center for Education and the Economy
Speaker: Stephen Pruitt, President, Southern Regional Education Board		 Track: Education Downloads:
ASLCS Business Meeting and Luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 11:45 AM-1:15 PM
CCC, 1453 Larimer Street, Osteria Marco		 Summary: ASLCS gratefully acknowledges the generous support of luncheon sponsor International Roll-Call Corporation. Please RSVP to holly.south@ncsl.org (and note any special dietary needs). Osteria Marco is a 10-minute walk (0.5 mile) from the Colorado Convention Center. Presiding: Brad Young, clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives and ASLCS president Sponsored by: International Roll-Call Corporation
Learning Hub - Building a Future-Ready Workforce Through State Legislation Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 11:45 AM-12:15 PM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: Sponsored by NAF. This session will review how NAF worked with Michigan officials to pass legislation establishing health services career-preparation programs for high school students using ARP funding. This is a sponsored session. The content presented by sponsor companies does not necessarily reflect the views of NCSL. Sponsored by: NAF
Exhibit Hall Lunch Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Level 2, Exhibit Hall EF		 Summary: Enjoy a delicious lunch with your colleagues and visit exhibitors from around the nation with unique information and a wide range of policy perspectives. NCSL gratefully acknowledges ISRI for its support of this luncheon.
How to Say What You Need to Say: Coaching Sessions Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 206		 Summary: Now that you've heard the best practices for great public speaking, it's time to put them to use! Bring a speech/presentation/talk you're giving soon, and get expert one-on-one coaching to help you make the most of what you have to say. Sign up by emailing Stacy Householder, stacy.householder@ncsl.org. Track: Professional Development
Legislative Staff Directors Luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM
CCC, Level 1, 106		 Summary: Connect with fellow legislative staff directors at this invite-only lunch. Track: Legislative Staff
Building a Balanced Grid: The Promise of Advanced Energy Technology Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 405-407		 Summary: The integration of advanced energy technology into the electricity generation and distribution system presents opportunities for states to achieve their energy policy goals. This session will explore resources that can complement the buildout of variable renewables, including pairing carbon capture and sequestration with fossil generation, building advanced nuclear reactors, and integrating energy storage into the grid. A moderator will lead the session and faculty will present on each topic covered. Moderator: Aaron Ray, Associate Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Speaker: Franek Hasiuk, Associate Scientist, Kansas Geological Survey
Speaker: Marcus Nichol, Senior Director, New Reactors, Nuclear Energy Institute
Speaker: Noah Roberts, Director of Energy Storage, American Clean Power Association		 Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Downloads:
Digital Assets 101: The Basics of Cryptocurrency Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 201/203		 Summary: Understanding the new concepts of cryptocurrency and digital assets, like decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), are critical for state leaders. What do lawmakers need to understand to manage these new digital assets? Panelist: Chris Baker, Director, Business Development, Fidelity Digital Assets
Panelist: Dan Swislow, Head of State and Local Policy, Block
Panelist: David London, Head of State & Local Public Policy, Coinbase
Panelist: Jim Reuter, CEO, FirstBank
Panelist: Lindsey Kelleher, Senior Policy Manager, Blockchain Association		 Track: Technology and Commerce Downloads:
Growing Fields of Data: Public Health and Cannabis Policy Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 505-507		 Summary: Over two-thirds of states and territories regulate cannabis. Hear how state researchers collect and monitor public health data, and how policymakers use it to craft medical and nonmedical adult use policies, particularly in public health and safety arenas. Plus: Learn more about the new NCSL public health and cannabis policy brief. Moderator: Karmen Hanson, Senior Fellow, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Brooke E. Hoots, LCDR, US Public Health Service, Cannabis Strategy Unit Lead, Division of Overdose Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Panelist: Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Oregon Legislative Assembly
Panelist: Elyse Contreras, Manager and Senior Epidemiologist, Marijuana Health Monitoring & Research Grants Section, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Panelist: Gillian L. Schauer, Executive Director, The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA)
Panelist: Hugh McKean, House Minority Leader, Colorado General Assembly
Panelist: Lewis Koski, Chief Strategy Officer, Metrc LLC		 Track: Health and Human Services Downloads:
Lead Like a Chef Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 301-303		 Summary: Teamwork makes the legislature work, whether it's caucus, fiscal, research, staff or across the aisle. Long hours, a hectic pace and close quarters create a challenging environment, especially if everyone isn't working together. In a fun twist, learn the best teamwork tactics from another pressure-cooker situation: chefs in a kitchen. Speaker: Frank Bonanno, Chef and Creative Director, Bonanno Concepts
Speaker: Jacqueline Bonanno, Chef and Creative Director, Bonanno Concepts		 Track: Professional Development
Legislative Staff University: Compelling Communication: Projecting Confidence and Credibility Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Four Seasons 2-3		 Summary: How you present yourself and your message matters as much--if not more--than the message itself. You may be 100% trustworthy, fair-minded and competent, but are you sending a completely different message with your eyes, facial expressions and body language? Learn how to bring your verbal and nonverbal communication into alignment and increase your effectiveness and impact! Moderator: Aurora Hauke, Chief of Staff, Alaska Legislature
Speaker: Rachel Beohm, Speaker and Coach, Rachel Beohm		 Track: Legislative Staff Downloads:
Opening Doors to Housing Security Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 601/603		 Summary: Come explore tools federal and state governments are leveraging to combat the lack of affordable housing and an increase of homelessness, including the use of federal stimulus funds to expand shelter services and housing development to lessen the impact of COVID-19. Track: Economic Development and Labor
Health and Human Services		 Downloads:
Redistricting: Unpacking 2020 Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 205/207		 Summary: Redistricting is mostly in the rearview mirror, so join us for a recap of what happened and the latest on litigation, then brainstorm how different parts of the process could be improved when lines are drawn in 2030. Moderator: Ben Williams, Program Principal, National Conference of State Legislatures
Panelist: Barbara Griffin, State Representative, New Hampshire General Court
Panelist: Douglas Spencer, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado NEPC
Panelist: John Bjornson, Nonpartisan Staff, North Dakota Legislature
Panelist: JulieMarie Shepherd Macklin, Commisioner, Colorado Independent Redistricting Commision		 Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads:
Supreme Court Center Stage Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 1, 401-404		 Summary: In the most recent U.S. Supreme Court term, the justices heard cases on controversial topics including mask mandates, affirmative action and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Join our esteemed panel as we dive into these issues and unpack their impact on state legislatures. Panelist: Morgan Ratner, Special Counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell Track: Criminal Justice and Law
Continuing Legal Education		 Downloads:
Learning Hub - Customer Service Is Constituent Service Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 2:15 PM-2:45 PM
CCC, Level 2, Learning Hub Booth 1043		 Summary: A NCSL session. As an old business adage goes, “a happy customer tells a friend; an unhappy customer tells the world.” Excellent customer service differentiates good organizations from great ones and poor customer service can have a lasting and negative impact on any organization. This session will uncover the organizational values of businesses that are best known for their culture of customer service and apply them to the legislative environment. Speaker: Angela Andrews, Director, National Conference of State Legislatures
Closing General Session: Of Spaceships and Shark Tanks Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
CCC, Lower Level, Mile High Ballroom		 Summary: Join us for a must-see doubleheader! First astronaut Matthew Dominick offers an insider's look at the Artemis Project, NASA's planned return to the moon in 2024. Then back on Earth, investor and "Shark Tank" host Kevin O'Leary entertains and illuminates with insights on growing an idea and negotiating for success. You won't want to miss this! Moderator: Brian Patrick Kennedy, House Speaker Pro Tempore, Rhode Island General Assembly
Speaker: Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O'Leary Ventures, O'Leary Ventures
Speaker: Matthew Dominick, NASA Astronaut, Artemis Project, NASA
Mile High Extravaganza Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
 Summary: Don’t miss this Mile High closing celebration! Come out to the Sculpture Park at the Performing Arts Complex next to the Convention Center for an extravaganza of entertainment and experiences. Climb a rock wall, throw an axe, thrill to high-flying aerial acts and enjoy Colorado’s own Kory Brunson Band. It’s the Summit's must-attend final event, complete with a fabulous fireworks show!
NCSL Public-Private Partnership on Recycling Post Conference Thursday, Aug. 4 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 108/110		 Summary: At its first in-person meeting, NCSL's Public-Private Partnership on Recycling discusses pressing state and federal policies in the recycling arena, current advances in technology and best practices for state legislatures. A tour of a recycling facility is planned. Space is limited, if you are interested please email kristen.hildreth@ncsl.org. Track: Energy, Environment, and Transportation
State Policy and Research in Early Education Workgroup Post-Con Meeting: Rethinking Early Education Thursday, Aug. 4 | 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 106		 Summary: Join the NCSL State Policy and Research in Early Education (SPREE) Workgroup for a 2022 Legislative Summit our post-conference meeting on how states improving and rethinking education delivery for early learners. This meeting will include sessions on early learning workforce credentials, early childhood governance, lessons state PreK can learn from Head Start, surveying families and providers, and best practices and innovation in early STEM and Math. This smaller meeting will provide significant opportunities to dive deep into topics with our guest speakers on these pressing issues. The meeting is hosted by the SPREE workgroup, a bipartisan group of legislators, legislative staff, and researchers who meet to study and develop legislative frameworks for supporting early education in the states. Contact Patrick.lyons@ncsl.org for questions about this meeting. Moderator: Jennifer Stedron, Executive Director, Early Milestones Colorado
Speaker: Beth Tarasawa, Executive Vice President, NWEA
Speaker: Casey Stockstill, Research Director, Early Milestones Colorado
Speaker: Conor Williams, Senior Fellow, The Century Foundation
Speaker: Doug Clements, Professor and Co-Director of the Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy, University of Denver
Speaker: Janet Buckner, State Senator, Colorado General Assembly
Speaker: Julie Sarama, Professor and Co-Director of the Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy, University of Denver
Speaker: Lisa Roy, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Early Childhood
Speaker: Sara Plasencia, Policy Advisor, Learning Policy Institute
Speaker: Shantel Meeks, Founding Director, Children's Equity Project
Speaker: Sherry Cleary, former Executive Director, New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
Speaker: Tonya Colson, Executive Director, Division of Early Childhood Services, New Jersey Department of Education
Speaker: Tova Cohen, Director of Marketing and Communications, Colorado Department of Early Childhood		 Track: Education
The Promise of After-school and Summer Learning Thursday, Aug. 4 | 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
CCC, Level 1, 109		 Summary: Join us to hear and discuss the latest ways after-school and summer learning helps kids catch up and keep up while also addressing their well-being. Attendees will talk about opportunities and challenges facing programs and families in their states. This program is for legislators and legislative staff only. NCSL gratefully acknowledges the C.S. Mott Foundation its support of this session. Speaker: Jessica Stittsworth, Director of Expanded Learning, Tulsa Public Schools
Speaker: Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance
Speaker: Katie Lakey, Research Manager, OregonASK
Speaker: Megan Nyce, Network Lead, Colorado Afterschool Partnership
Speaker: Ross Seidman, Senior Advisor in the Office of Senate President, Maryland, Maryland General Assembly		 Track: Education Downloads:
Talk to the Census Bureau: A Redistricting and Data Discussion Thursday, Aug. 4 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
CCC, Level 1, 104		 Summary: Redistricting experts and data program liaisons, this session's for you! Join a discussion with the U.S. Census Bureau and its Redistricting and Voting Rights Data Office about the 2030 Redistricting Data Program, with a focus on projects that make up the program and its proposed schedule. Come talk prisoner enumeration, a possible single race and ethnicity question, and a Middle Eastern or North African category. Track: Elections and Redistricting Downloads: