NCSL Recognizes Outstanding Legislative Documents
Minneapolis—Fourteen outstanding documents on topics ranging from education to natural resources to personnel were honored by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) during its 40th annual Legislative Summit in Minneapolis.
The Notable Documents Awards are presented annually by the Legislative Research Librarians staff section. The award recognizes excellence in documents that explore topics of interest to legislators and staff, and present substantive material in an outstanding format. For purposes of the award, a "document" is one produced by a federal, state, or local government. Eligible formats include print and electronic publications, periodicals, serials or websites.
The 2014 Notable Documents are:
Guide—Education
Recess Moves! A Toolkit for Quality Recess – Minnesota Department of Education
Historical and Cultural Resources
Points of Personal Privilege: A Collection of Essays by Virginia Senators and Presiding Officers – Virginia Senate Clerk’s Office
Tennessee State Capitol: Grounded in Tradition (Video) – Tennessee Secretary of State
Innovative Presentation
Medicaid Expansion: The Debate Continues (Video) – Utah Legislature Health Reform Task Force
Performance Evaluation
Confinement of Juvenile Offenders – Idaho Office of Performance Evaluations
North Carolina Needs to Strengthen Its System for Monitoring and Preventing the Abuse of Prescribed Controlled Substances – North Carolina General Assembly, Program Evaluation Division
Public Policy—Education
Kentucky School District Superintendent Employment and Contracts – Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, Office of Educational Accountability
Public Policy—Health
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act: Medicaid Expansion Options and Their Impacts – Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act: The Utah Model for Implementing Exchanges – Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
Advancing Health Equity in Minnesota: Report to the Legislature – Minnesota Department of Health
Public Policy—Natural Resources
Managing False River Watershed Resources: An Interim Report to the Louisiana Legislature – Louisiana False River Watershed Council, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
State Comparison
Dog Bites in Maryland and Other States: Data, Insurance Coverage, and Liability – Maryland Department of Legislative Services, Office of Policy Analysis
Laws on Assault of a Sports Official – Connecticut General Assembly, Office of Legislative Research
Statistical Analysis
An Annual Report on Classified Employee Turnover – Texas State Auditor’s Office
Since 1975, NCSL has served as the bipartisan organization serving the legislators and staffs of the states, commonwealths and territories. It provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system.