NCSL Awards Work of State Legislative Staff and Agencies
Seattle—Thirteen outstanding documents on topics ranging from natural resources to a correctional facility to new technologies were honored by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) during its 42nd annual Legislative Summit in Seattle.
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 2015 Notable Documents are:
Constitution
History of Legislation
Innovative Presentation
Notable Online Resource
Performance Evaluation
Public Policy | Economy
Public Policy | Fiscal
Public Policy |Environmental
Session Summary
NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves 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.