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Research

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NCSL Database

Reentry and Criminal Records Enactment Database

NCSL has partnered with Arnold Ventures to develop a database of state law enactments related to reentry and criminal records.

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Safe and Reliable Pipelines

The nation’s transportation infrastructure for natural gas and hazardous liquids is comprised of a vast network of interconnected pipelines and more. This report discusses how state legislatures are positioned to take steps that can help reduce the risks associated with pipelines.

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2020 State Primary Election Dates

This page provides state and presidential primary dates for 2020 and are listed by state and date.

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2020

2020 Legislative Session Calendar

NCSL provides information on legislative sessions in each state, district and territory. Check out the interactive map that allows you to click on any state to find information on regular session dates, and, if necessary, special session dates.

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The Electoral College

Read about the Electoral College, how it works and state legislation to change the distribution of electoral votes and about faithless electors.

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Tapping Into Telehealth to Expand Care

Prescribing practices, reimbursement and licensure are among key topics being addressed by state leaders seeking to capitalize on the potential for telehealth—providing care remotely—to support the health care workforce and improve access to care.

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Overview

NCSL conducts policy research in a variety of areas ranging from agriculture and budget and tax issues and education to health care and immigration and transportation. NCSL’s experts are here to answer your questions and give you unbiased, comprehensive information as soon as you need it on issues facing state legislatures. We answer more than 20,000 requests for information a year. Call us anytime or check out our issues list to see what we have online.

Our consulting services on policy issues go beyond testifying. We help draft bills, organize workshops, and convene legislative-executive teams. NCSL staff are prepared to come to your state to work with legislators and staff on almost any public policy issue, or issue related to the management of a legislature. Contact your state’s liaison to schedule a briefing or to learn more about this service.

We also offer access to 50-state information and other legislative resources, such as weekly session schedules. You can find legislation in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Congress through NCSL’s new 50-State Bill Information Service, a searchable database containing the full text of legislation for the current session. You also can Join listservs and discussion groups, search tens of thousands of documents, receive personalized information on your issues, access NCSL books and newsletters, look-up your colleagues in the 50 states and take advantage of e-learning opportunities.