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Committee adopts resolution honoring National Conference of State Legislatures' 50th anniversary
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Summary
Senator Bruce Starr testified in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 11 recognizing the National Conference of State Legislatures' 50th anniversary; the committee adopted the resolution unanimously and assigned Representative Elmer as carrier.
The House Committee on Rules held a public hearing and work session May 19 on Senate Concurrent Resolution 11, which recognizes and honors the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary. The committee moved the resolution to the floor with a B adopted recommendation.
Senator Bruce Starr testified in strong support of SCR 11, saying, "NCSL is the only organization that represents state legislatures and, and legislative staff." He emphasized the organization's role supporting staff training and representing state legislatures before the federal government. "NCSL has programs that support those staff training, that are really, really incredible and help to professionalize the staff," Starr said.
Melissa, speaking for committee staff, told members that SCR 11 "has no fiscal and no revenue impact, and it comes to you unanimously from the Senate." Vice Chair Pham moved adoption and the committee approved the motion on a roll call. The clerk recorded multiple "Aye" votes, and the motion passed. Representative Elmer was designated as chief sponsor and carrier.
Committee discussion in the transcript focused on the resolution's recognition of NCSL's role providing training, issue expertise and inter-state collaboration. The resolution will be referred to the House floor for final consideration.
