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Committee endorses resolution commending National Conference of State Legislatures on 50th anniversary
Summary
The committee voted to report favorably a resolution recognizing the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary after Senator Milton E. Potter described NCSL’s research support for the territory.
The committee voted June 23 to report favorably a resolution commending the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its fiftieth anniversary and recognizing the organization’s contributions to legislative research and comparative policymaking.
Senate President Milton E. Potter introduced Resolution 36‑0097, saying NCSL “provides invaluable research on complex policy issues, comparative state analysis, and evidence‑based policy recommendations,” which the territory uses to inform legislation on health care, education and economic development. Potter urged colleagues to consider the resolution favorably ahead of the NCSL annual conference in August.
The committee received no opposing testimony. Senators expressed support for the resolution’s recognition of an organization the Legislature uses for policy research and technical assistance. Senator Carla J. Joseph and others stated they would support the measure.
Action: Senator Ray Fonseca moved the resolution be favorably reported and forwarded to Rules and Judiciary; the motion was seconded and the roll call recorded seven yeas and no nays. The committee ordered the resolution reported favorably to Rules and Judiciary for further action.
Why it matters: Senators said NCSL’s resources assist small legislatures—such as the Virgin Islands—by providing research capacity and comparative analyses to inform policy choices. The committee’s favorable report places the resolution on the Rules and Judiciary Committee’s docket for further legislative processing.
