7:30-8:30 a.m.
BCEC 257 B
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Breakfast
Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Justice System
Solutions to the continuing opioid problem remain high on legislative agendas. Recent enactments have authorized, required, or funded the use of medication assisted treatment throughout the justice system. Learn about approaches to medication assisted treatment.
Moderator:
- Representative Eric K. Hutchings, Utah
Speaker:
- William "Zach" Holzapfel, Associate Director, Government Affairs & State Policy, Alkermes, Massachusetts
- Amber Widgery, Senior Policy Specialist, NCSL Criminal Justice Program
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8:45-10 a.m.
BCEC 156 BC
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Marijuana Federalism (CLE)
While the Trump administration mulls its approach to state-regulated, medical and adult-use marijuana, most agree that there is untenable conflict between the federal government and the growing number of states that have legalized marijuana use. Learn about the intergovernmental legal issues in play and what is at stake for states’ rights.
Moderator:
- Senator Gerald Malloy, South Carolina
Speakers:
- Representative Roger E. Goodman, Washington
- John Hudak, Ph.D, Senior Fellow -- Governance Studies, Deputy Director -- Center for Effective Public Management, Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
- Robert A. Mikos, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School, Tennessee
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10:15-10:45 a.m.
BCEC 156 BC |
Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Federal Update
In addition to immigration, there has been a lot of federal activity in recent months. Learn about federal legislation in the 115th Congress that has state impact and how you can be an advocate for states’ rights.
Presiding:
- Representative Craig Tieszen, South Dakota
Speaker:
- Susan Parnas Frederick, Senior Federal Affairs Counsel, NCSL
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10:45-11:45 a.m.
BCEC 156 BC
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Reentry
After prison, individuals must secure a job, find a place to live, get health care, renew family relationships and comply with court-ordered debts. Yet little education and work experience, a history of drug abuse and mental illness, and other issues hinder their ability to be productive, taxpaying community members. Learn how lawmakers are teaming up with their state agencies and community, religious and business leaders to create a comprehensive support system for returning offenders.
Moderator:
- Representative Eric K. Hutchings, Utah
Speaker:
- Commissioner Michael Nail, Georgia Department of Community Supervision, Georgia
Respondents:
- Senator Wesley T. Bishop, Louisiana
- Representative Katrina R. Jackson, Louisiana
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11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
BCEC 257 A |
NCSL Steering Committee (Standing Committee Chairs) |
12-1:15 p.m.
BCEC 156 BC |
Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Luncheon
Reducing Recidivism Through Inmate Training
For the nearly 11.5 million people who cycle in and out of prison and jail every year, employment is key to becoming a productive, taxpaying member of the community. Learn about an award-winning prisoner training program that’s helping offenders find gainful employment and reducing recidivism.
NCSL gratefully acknowledges Johnson Controls, Inc. for their support of this luncheon.
Moderator:
- Senator Delores G. Kelley, Maryland
Speakers:
- Jerry Hirsch, Manager, Johnson Controls Institute, LEED GA, Facility O&M Assessments & Development, Johnson Controls International, Wisconsin
- Gary Shotwell, Warden - Retired, Corrections Consultant, Louisiana
- John Steele, Senior Director, Johnson Controls, Inc., Washington, D.C.
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1:30-3 p.m.
BCEC 205 ABC
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Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Supreme Court Roundup (CLE)
(Joint with the Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee Staff)
Many cases with implications for states came before the U.S. Supreme Court this term, on issues that include police, transgender students, and First Amendment speech. Learn about these cases and how the Court’s ruling will impact your state.
Moderator:
- Representative Roger E. Goodman, Washington
Speaker:
- Lisa Soronen, Chief Counsel and Executive Director, State & Local Legal Center, Washington, D.C.
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3:15-5 p.m.
BCEC 210 ABC |
NCSL Business Meeting |