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Committee hears resolution recognizing NCSL’s 50th anniversary
Summary
Senator Barry Usher presented Senate Joint Resolution 10 to recognize the National Conference of State Legislatures' 50th anniversary, outlining NCSL’s research, data and training services to legislators; proponents were not present and the committee took no vote.
Senator Barry Usher, Senate District 19, opened the hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 10, which recognizes the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Usher described NCSL as a resource for legislatures nationwide and summarized its core functions: research and data resources, training and convenings, and a policy process that produces shared positions for legislatures.
"They can do any research for us that we need," Usher said, explaining the practical value of NCSL to smaller states that lack large personal staff. He also noted NCSL’s role in providing quick access to data and in hosting summits where legislators and staff learn from each other. Usher cited Montana’s historical involvement, naming Senator Antoinette Roselle as a founding member, and asked the committee for a favorable recommendation.
The chair called for proponents and opponents; none were present in the room. Usher noted that Cali Wicks had asked him to register as a proponent but could not attend. Representative Perry asked to be involved and raised procedural remarks; no substantive opponents or informational witnesses appeared. Usher closed by emphasizing NCSL’s nonpartisan character and asking for a "big green" recommendation. The committee did not record a vote during the hearing.
