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Research

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Remote Public Participation in Committee Proceedings

This 50-state chart provides links to opportunities for the public to participate in virtual, electronic remote legislative hearings during 2021 legislative sessions.

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2020-2021 Legislative Energy Trends

State legislatures play a pivotal role in America’s energy mix and in 2020 considered a variety of energy policies that support the evolving energy sector and protect critical energy infrastructure. This report examines state legislative action in 2020, highlighting trends in state energy policy and identifying topics that are likely to take priority in 2021 and beyond.

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Making Work Safe and Accessible During a Pandemic

This report discusses COVID-19 risk in the workplace and how to keep workers safe and to accommodate workers at high risk of severe illness from the coronavirus.

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Business Interruption Insurance 2021 Legislation

Business interruption insurance, also known as business income insurance, helps small businesses protect against monetary losses due to periods of suspended operations or closures.

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Cryptocurrency | 2021

This page summarizes the 2021 state legislation regarding cryptocurrencies and digital and virtual currencies. Digital or virtual currencies are a medium of exchange but are not regular money.

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Energy Emergencies | Planning and Response

This primer outlines the role of state legislatures in preparing for and responding to energy emergencies and provides additional context around coordination between state and tribal governments during energy emergencies.

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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.