NLGA ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA 2017 Nashville, Tennessee Date: July 26‐28, 2017 Hotel: Hilton Downtown 121 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 615-620-1000
As of 5/9/2017 2:44 PM (check www.nlga.us frequently for up‐to‐date agendas as date stamped)
Attire is Business for sessions. NLGA complies with ADA ‐ let NLGA know in advance of needs. Meals are listed so meeting attendees may plan for their own dietary needs. No special meals are ordered.
ACCESS: For security purposes, NO INDIVIDUAL is allowed access to any room, meal, reception, event, or shared mode of transportation without a badge, without exception. Registration is the only way to generate a badge. Sessions are open to registered attendees. Closed sessions are marked private. Press & IGA access are noted below. All attendees must pre‐register online, and registration closes July 18, 2017. All attendees will show photo ID at the registration desk when picking up their badge. Badges may only be picked up by the person whose name is on the badge and only during registration hours. There will be no on‐site registration or substitution.
SECURITY OFFICERS: State Patrol officers are asked to complete complimentary online registration. All officers are asked to wear the NGSA or state pin.
PRESS ACCESS: Daytime sessions are open to press, except if otherwise marked. Meals, evening events, and events outside the hotel are not open to press. Press must pre‐register. At registration, press must show photo ID and press credentials. Press will wear NLGA badges and work from designated areas.
IGA ACCESS: A registration in the intergovernmental category is a Daytime pass. NO evening event or event outside the hotel is open to an intergovernmental registrant.
DEADLINES: • Public Leadership in the Arts Application deadline: May 23, 2017 • Hotel Reservation deadline: June 23, 2017 • Policy Resolution filing deadline: June 23, 2017 at 5:00 pm EDT (send to [email protected]) • Co‐Sponsor a Resolution: TBD (contact [email protected]) • Registration Deadline: July 18, 2017 at Noon EDT (online at www.nlga.us)
Every panel has three speakers for :12 min each, then Q&A (each total panel is :50 min)
Date Time Topic Location WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2017 8:15 am – TBD NLGA Registration Hilton, Outside Crockett
9:00 – 9:50 am NLGA Opening Session Hilton, Crockett Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of the States Lt. Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island (confirmed) Welcome from The Host Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Tennessee (confirmed) About NLGA & The Office of Lt. Governor Lt. Governor Matt Michels, South Dakota (confirmed) Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut (to be invited)
“Lt. Governor as Chief Operating Officer” Lt. Governor Donna Lynne, Colorado (confirmed)
“Lt. Governor as Leader of Unicameral Legislature” Lt. Governor Mike Foley, Nebraska (invited)
9:50 – 10:20 am NLGA Keynote Hilton, Crockett
10:20 – 11:10 am NLGA Panel: State Strategies in Education & Workforce Hilton, Crockett Speakers will all be NLGA members.
Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch (WI) will detail several specific items being done in Wisconsin to develop workforce skills for reentry populations in an economy of inclusion. Next, Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib (WA) will discuss specific ways to ensure accessibility to higher education both from his own Braille to Yale experience and through his AP Access Fund effort. Finally, Lt. Governor Hampton (KY) will detail the key steps to creating and executing the 1st Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge (LGEC) garnering more than 100 teams of students grades 9‐12 competing for $80,000 in prizes and college scholarships. Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Wisconsin (confirmed) Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib, Washington (confirmed) Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton, Kentucky (invited) Moderator: Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Wisconsin (confirmed)
11:10 – Noon NLGA Panel: State Strategies in International Affairs Hilton, Crockett Speakers will all be NLGA members. Lt. Governor Byron Mallott (AK) will provide five strategies (best practices) in international affairs learned from his work on international energy and land agreements and an unexpected visit from the President of China. Then, Lt. Governor John Sanchez (NM) will speak to greeting and meeting foreign leaders visiting the state, and to current issues with Mexico. Finally, Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez Cantera (FL) will tell his link to Cuba and Florida’s approach to Cuba, being the U.S. state closest to Cuba.
Lt. Governor Byron Mallott, Alaska (invited) Lt. Governor John Sanchez, New Mexico (invited) Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez Cantera, Florida (invited) Moderator: Lt. Governor John Sanchez, New Mexico (invited)
Noon NLGA Group Photo Hilton, Crockett
Noon NLGA All Attendee Lunch Keynote: Hilton, Bredesen
TBD
Lunch served at a point during the presentation. (TBD)
1:05 – 2:00 pm NLGA Policy Resolutions Committee Hilton, Crockett To operate per Article VI and Article VII of the NLGA Articles. • Lt. Gov. Matt Michels, SD (R), Chair • Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, PA (D) • Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch (WI – R) • Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, CT (D) All NLGA members are encouraged to attend the committee hearing because All members are asked to present all questions and any amendments in advance of the NLGA meeting or, at latest, in this committee meeting. Upon final passage from this committee, should a resolution pass, the resolution is heard for final passage on Friday morning by the entire body. While resolutions can be questioned and amended at that time, it the practice and preference of members to field all questions and amendments in advance of the NLGA meeting or in this committee hearing. The deadline to file a resolution is June 23, 2017. Full text of resolutions is posted as available at www.nlga.us, click “Conferences, Annual Meeting, Resolutions” link.
1. Resolution TBD Sponsors: Lt. Govs. TBD (ST‐P) & TBD (ST‐P)
2. Resolution TBD Sponsors: Lt. Govs. TBD (ST‐P) & Mike Cooney (ST‐ P)
‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Per NLGA governance, to file a policy resolution for consideration at a meeting, a NLGA member (Lt. Gov., Sec of State or Sen. Pres.) is required to send the language to NLGA with a co‐sponsor of an opposite party. At least one of the two sponsors must be present to handle the resolution in this committee and, if it passes here, one of the two must be present again Friday morning in the NLGA Business session. Direct any question to NLGA Assoc. Dir. Mike Conway at (859) 283‐1400 or at [email protected].
2:00 – 2:15 pm NLGA Finance Committee Report Hilton, Crockett
2:15 – 2:30 pm NLGA International Committee Report
2:30 – 3:00 pm NLGA Partners Meeting (PRIVATE ‐ For Partners Only) Hilton, Crockett This meeting will start immediately on adjournment of the day and could start earlier or later than the time noted. 2:30 – 3:00 pm NLGA German Mission Participants Meeting (PRIVATE – Hilton, TBD For Mission Participants & NLGA Members Interested Only) This meeting will start immediately on adjournment of the day and could start earlier or later than the time noted. 2:00 – 6:00 pm Free Time to Attend to Office Needs – On Your Own
On‐Your‐Own Tour Possibilities You plan and do these on your own if you are interested. These activities can be completed in 1 ½ ‐2 hours. You have a similar amount of free time tomorrow, so you could opt to do two on your own – one per day. State Capitol (Short uber/taxi or about 12‐blocks walking with a steep hill to 600 Charlotte Ave) Parthenon – World’s only full size replica of the Greek Parthenon (About 10‐min uber/taxi to Centennial Park, 2600 W. End Ave. $6 Admission Fee. Closes at 4:30 pm.) Belmont Mansion (1800’s) – Built by a female millionaire, known for its art, architecture, & a Civil War chapter (About 10‐min uber/taxi to 1900 Belmont Blvd (or GPS 1700 Acklen Ave.) $12 Admission. Tours every ½ hour with last starting at 3:30 pm.) Old Town Trolley Tour – A 1‐hr & 40‐min Nashville narrated tour covering 100 points of interest, incl. Music Row. (Loads at 201 Broadway. $38 Admission Fee. Last load no later than 4:00 pm) College Visits? Vanderbilt Univ., Belmont Univ. and Tennessee State are in Nashville.
6:20 pm NLGA Begin Walk to Center Hilton, Lobby This is a 3‐block walk down a pedestrian walkway. If needed, NLGA umbrellas available in lobby.
6:30 – 8:30 pm NLGA Opening Event: Johnny Cash Event Center Johnny Cash Event (salad, brisket, fried chicken, vegetables) Center, 119 3rd Ave. Experience the “#1 Must See Nashville Destination,” according to Nashville Forbes! Enjoy a real Southern meal, award winning musicians, a top‐ notch music museum experience, and get your photo with Johnny Cash. If you want to purchase from the gift store, do so by 7pm when it closes.
Entertainment: Giri and Uma Peters You may recognize Giri Peters from his national television performance on Steve Harvey’s “Little Big Shots!” This 9‐year‐old and 12‐year‐old brother and sister sensation are award winning multi‐ instrumentalists, featuring the mandolin, banjo, and fiddle.
Welcome: Lt. Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island (confirmed) Welcome: Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Tennessee (confirmed) Brief Comment from Sponsor
What makes Nashville Music City USA? The hotel is two blocks from Nashville's Honky Tonk Highway, located on Broadway. This is a four‐ block area of ‘honky tonks’ playing live music from 10am to 3am, 365‐ days a year.
THURSDAY July 27, 2017 7:45 am – TBD NLGA Registration Hilton, outside Crockett
8:00 – 8:30 am NLGA Executive Committee Meeting Hilton, Crockett (PRIVATE – For Exec Comm Only)
8:30 am NLGA All Attendee Breakfast Panel: Hilton, Bredesen
TBD
Breakfast served at a point during the presentation. (TBD)
9:30 – 10:20 am NLGA Panel: State Strategies in Public Health & Public Safety Hilton, Crockett Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser (LA) will detail his top “Lessons Learned” in emergency response. He led Plaquemines Parish thru five hurricanes and the BP oil rig explosion and is point on the continuing recovery of 20+ parishes hit by flooding. Then, Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford (MD) will discuss declaring a ‘state of emergency’ for the heroin and opioid epidemic. Finally, Lt. Governor Todd Lamb (OK) will discuss creating his own E‐Foundation and overview its ‘Enduring freedom’ pillar and work to rectify issues plaguing the military.
Lt. Governor Bill Nungesser, Louisiana (confirmed) Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, Maryland (invited) Lt. Governor Todd Lamb, Oklahoma (invited) Moderator: Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Louisiana (confirmed)
10:20 – 11:10 am NLGA Panel: State Strategies in Education & Workforce Hilton, Crockett Speakers will all be NLGA members. Lt. Governor Casey Cagle (GA) will detail the Georgia Consortium of Advanced Technical Training Program, the first German Apprenticeship model in the U.S. Then, Lt. Governor Tim Griffin (AR) will discuss the leadership of WalMart and other elements contributing to the success of the Million Women Mentors Initiative he chairs to promote STEM education. Finally, Lt. Governor Brian Calley (MI) will detail his ‘Hidden Talent’ Initiative to promote the hiring of employees with disabilities. Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Georgia (invited) Lt. Governor Tim Griffin, Arkansas (invited) Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Michigan (invited) Moderator: Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Georgia (invited) 11:10 am – Noon NLGA Panel: State Strategies in Energy, Environment & Agriculture Hilton, Crockett Speakers will all be NLGA members. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (TX) will speak on converting the state’s fleet to natural gas. Then, Lt. Governor Little (ID) will overview several best practices in public lands management. Finally, Lt. Governor Parson (MO) will discuss promoting agricultural education in schools as agriculture scopes from the food we eat to the clothes we wear, medicines, and GMOs. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Texas (invited) Lt. Governor Brad Little, Idaho (invited) Lt. Governor Mike Parson, Missouri (invited) Moderator: Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (invited) Noon – 1:00 NLGA All Attendee Lunch Keynote: Hilton, Bredesen
TBD
Breakfast served at a point during the presentation. (TBD)
1:00 – 1:50 pm NLGA Panel : State Strategies in Intergovernmental Affairs Hilton, Crockett Local State Federal Military Speakers will all be NLGA members.
Lt. Governor Karen Polito will detail Community Compacts ‐ voluntary, mutual agreements between the state and individual cities or regions where both parties agree to jointly implement at least one best practice select from a variety of areas. Then, Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti will discuss how and why she identifies and publishes an annual compendium of local government service sharing models. Finally, Lt. Governor Sanford will discuss the Dakota Access experience and initiating successful collaboration among the federal government, the state, and tribes. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Massachusetts (invited) Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Illinois (invited) Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, North Dakota (invited) Moderator: Lt. Governor Matt Michels, South Dakota (tent confirmed)
1:50 – 2:40 pm NLGA Panel: Partner Planned Panel Hilton, Crockett
2:45 – 6:00 Free Time to Attend to Office Needs – On Your Own
On‐Your‐Own Tour Options are listed on July 26, 2017, from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. You plan and do these on your own if you are interested. These activities can be completed in 1 ½ ‐2 hours.
6:20 pm NLGA Begin Walk to Center Hilton Lobby This is a 3‐block walk on the hotel sidewalk to the Hall of Fame. If needed, NLGA umbrellas available in lobby.
6:30 – 8:30 NLGA Closing Event: The Country Music Hall of Fame The Country Music Hall (pot roast, ckn dumplings, salad, vegetables) of Fame, 222 Fifth Dine in the 70‐foot‐high rotunda surrounded by the bronze casts of Avenue South, Nashville every member of the esteemed Country Music Hall of Fame. Inductees – Rotunda dinner & range from Garth Brooks and Elvis Presley to Minnie Pearl‐ whose Museum Tour plaque lists no date of death. Do you know why? Then explore the “Cathedral of Country Music” ‐ the world’s largest collection of country music artifacts during the Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary!
Presentation: Public Leadership in the Arts Award Moderator: Lt. Governor Matt Michels, South Dakota
FRIDAY July 28, 2017 8:15 – 9:15 NLGA All Attendee Breakfast Hilton, Bredesen Partners & Sponsors Recognitions
9:20 – 10:10 am NLGA Panel: State Strategies in Education & Workforce Hilton, Crockett Speakers will all be NLGA members.
Lt. Governor Mike Cooney will discuss what specific items make the Montana Apprenticeship model stand out among state apprenticeship efforts. Lt. Governor Mike Cooney, Montana (confirmed)
10:10 – 11:15 am NLGA Executive Committee Meeting Hilton, Crockett
NLGA Resolutions Committee Report
NLGA Meetings Preview Lt. Governor Osbert Potter, U.S. Virgin Islands (to be confirmed) Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, Louisiana (to be confirmed)
Old Business
NLGA Nominating Committee Report
NLGA Passing of the Gavel Outgoing Remarks of Chair Lt. Governor Dan McKee (RI) Incoming Remarks of Chair‐Elect Lt. Governor Matt Michels (SD)
New Business
Adjourn
ADJOURN