CSG West 70th Annual Meeting

TACOMA, WA | AUGUST 15–19, 2017 Innovation is our Nature

The CSG West Annual Meeting provides legislators and legislative staff unparalleled opportunities to share their experiences and learn from regional and national experts and insightful leaders. All policy committees, task forces and leadership convene during the Annual Meeting. ach year the CSG West Annual Meeting rotates among its • Take advantage of the strategic CSG West geography reaching into Western member states and provinces. In 2017, the Washington Canada and Mexico to work across regional and international borders ELegislature is honored to host the 70th CSG West Annual Meeting on issues impacting North America. under the leadership of Senator Sam Hunt, Chair of CSG West. This August 15–19, experience vibrant urban Tacoma, situated along the • Experience Washington’s innovation through policy tours showcasing Puget Sound with Mt. Rainier as a backdrop. the largest joint base military installation on the West coast; collaborative partnerships developing solutions to restore and protect Why come to Tacoma for the CSG West Annual Meeting? urban waterways; the logistics behind Amazon’s fulfillment network; public schools connecting with community resources; and the far • Network with Western legislators, staff, and other regional reaching impacts of the fourth largest gateway for containerized cargo stakeholders at the largest gathering of Western lawmakers. in the Western hemisphere. • Gain valuable insights on key challenges and opportunities facing • Join colleagues from throughout the West to find common solutions the West through substantive policy sessions, dynamic speakers, and to our shared challenges in the 21st Century. exchange of ideas with attendees. Host State Committee Leadership

CSG West Chair president of the senate Speaker pro tempore senate majority leader Senator Sam Hunt Lieutenant Governor Representative Senator Mark Schoelser Cyrus Habib Tina Orwall

Committee Co-Chairs Senator Randi Becker Representative Senate Democratic leader house minority leader Representative Senator Sharon Nelson Representative

The Council of State Governments West

The Council of State Governments West (CSG West) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that serves Western state legislatures. Legislators and key legislative staff come together to share ideas across state and international borders. Meetings and policy sessions offer lawmakers an opportunity to network with each other and address regional issues of common concern.

Chair Chair-Elect Vice Chair Immediate Past Chair Washington Utah Montana Idaho Senator Senator Representative Representative Sam Hunt Ralph Okerlund Kimberly Dudik Jeff Thompson Tentative Schedule as of April 14. Subject to change. Schedule Sessions are open to all registered participants unless otherwise noted.

TUESDAY, AUG. 15 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16 THURSDAY, AUG. 17 FRIDAY, AUG. 18 SATURDAY, AUG. 19

6:30–7:30 AM 6:30–7:30 AM 6:30–7:30 AM 6:30–7:30 AM Early Bird Walk Early Bird Walk Early Bird Walk Early Bird Walk

8–9 AM 7:30–8:45 AM 7:30–8:45 AM 7:30–8:45 AM Opening Ceremony Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast & Breakfast 9–11:45 AM 9–11:45 AM 9–11:45 AM 9:15–10:30 AM » Health & Human « » State & Federal « » Energy & Environment « Guest Meet ‘n’ Greet Services Committee Relations Committee Committee » Executive Committee « » Canada Relations « » Agriculture & Water « » Education & Workforce « Meeting—WLA Selection Committee Committee Development Committee Invitation Only » Finance & Economic « Development Committee 9:15–11:45 AM » International « Program Session

10:45–11:45 AM » Public Safety Forum « » Nominating Committee « Invitation Only

12–1:45 PM 12–1:35 PM 12–1:45 PM 12:15–2:30 PM Lunch/Program Lunch/Program Lunch/Program » Executive Committee « 1–7 PM Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Business Meeting Registration Open Chairman Brian Cladoosby Dr. Mae Jemison Dr. Margaret O’Mara Luncheon Invitation Only 2–5 PM 2–4:45 PM 1:45–5 PM 2–4:45 PM » Civility Workshop « » North America « Host State Policy Tours » Westrends Board « hosted by the Summit VIII » Joint Base Lewis-McChord « Washington State » Transportation & « Legislature » Annual Legislative « » Northwest Seaport « Infrastructure Committee Training Assembly (ALTA) Alliance » Tacoma Public Schools « 3:15–4:45 PM Innovative Schools » Private Sector Forum « » Center for Urban Waters « Invitation Only » Amazon « Fulfillment Center

5–6:30 PM 5–6 PM 5–6 PM 5–6 PM » Women in Politics « » WLA Reception « » VIP Sponsor Reception « 2018 Annual Meeting Invitation Only Kick-Off » NAS Reception « Utah State

6:30–9 PM 6:30–8:45 PM FREE EVENING 6:30–8:45 PM Host State Opening Host State Event Host State Event Event Museum of Glass LeMay America’s Hotel Murano Bicentennial Car Museum Pavilion Courtyard 9–10 PM » Sponsor Appreciation « Reception CSG West Policy Committees

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES CANADA RELATIONS THURSDAY, AUG. 17th 9–11:45 AM THURSDAY, AUG. 17th 9–11:45 AM The Health & Human Services Committee provides a forum to address Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was one of the first foreign the current issues in the health care field. This year the committee leaders to meet with new U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, will look at mental health, specifically making sense of the legal hold D.C. Since that meeting President Trump approved the construction process. Members will also hear about reducing health care costs of the Keystone XL pipeline linking Canadian oil sands to U.S. refiners. through community paramedicine programs and what the best What other changes are in store for this new era of Canada-U.S. practices are for states to address opioid abuse. relations and what role will provinces and states play? Let’s find out. Above Left: Nevada Assemblyman James Oscarson | Chair Above Left: Montana Senator Sue Malek | Co-Chair Above Right: Washington Senator Patty Kuderer | Vice Chair Above Right: Alberta MLA Estefania Cortes-Vargas | Co-Chair

fINANCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE & WATER THURSDAY, AUG. 17th 9–11:45 AM FRIDAY, AUG. 17th 9–11:45 AM The Finance & Economic Development Committee provides members The Agriculture & Water Committee will discuss important challenges the opportunity to address issues associated with stimulus funding, facing Western ranchers, farmers, and communities, and learn about state fiscal trends, budgets, taxation, the impact of recessions, potential solutions. This year’s session will include discussion of what economic development, business incentives, revenue forecasting, Western states are doing to ensure the sustainability and safety and performance based budgeting. of their water supplies as well as implications of current federal Above Left: Oregon Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward | Chair administration policies for states. Above Right: Utah Senator Lyle Hillyard | Vice Chair Above Left: Idaho Representative Clark Kauffman | Chair Above Right: Colorado Representative Jeni Arndt | Vice Chair

state & federal relations transportation & infrastructure FriDAY, AUG. 18th 9–11:45 AM friday, aug. 18th 2–4:45 pm This year committee members will consider how to protect The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee provides legislators information being shared between the federal government and the with an opportunity to exchange information about issues affecting states and how it relates to cybersecurity. Lawmakers will engage in the vast and critical transportation networks essential to the Western an in depth conversation on current state and federal issues and how and U.S. economy. The session will address important issues such as individual states are addressing them. In addition, the committee the new federal administration’s infrastructure package, autonomous will be updated on collaborative efforts Western organizations are vehicles, freight, transit, and innovative funding solutions. pursuing to increase state input to the federal regulatory process. Above Left: Idaho Representative Rick Youngblood | Chair Above Left: Hawaii Representative Cindy Evans | Chair Above Right: Washington Representative Jake Fey | Vice Chair Above Right: Wyoming Representative Eric Barlow | Vice Chair Programs

women in politics westrends board tuesDAY, AUG. 15th 5–6:30 pM th FRIDAY, AUG. 18 2–4:45 pM Facilitating discussions on the unique role that women play in the The Westrends Board provides legislators an opportunity to evaluate legislative arena, the Women in Politics forum invites all meeting the direction and velocity of trends affecting the quality of life in the attendees to participate. This year’s program welcomes guest speaker West. Discussions focus on the implications for policy makers of the Justice Mary Yu of the Washington Supreme Court to lead the demographic, economic, and cultural trends that are shaping Western conversation. states. Above Left: Colorado Representative Polly Lawrence | Chair Above Right: California Assemblymember Ken Cooley | Vice Chair public safety forum wednesDAY, AUG. 16th 10:45–11:45 aM The Public Safety Forum discusses issues relating to public safety and criminal justice. In conjunction with the CSG Justice Center, the forum engages lawmakers in policy discussions and the sharing of best practices on issues such as justice reinvestment, prisoner reentry, mental illness, corrections, and other topics.

north america summit viii energy & environment wednesDAY, AUG. 16th 2–4:45 pM th saturDAY, AUG. 19 9–11:45 AM The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), cornerstone The Energy & Environment Committee will explore the feasibility of of current North American integration, has been flagged for integrating the Western grid. In addition, members will hear about renegotiation by the newly elected President of the United States. the latest advances to upgrade the grid and what it takes to install the Leaders from the three countries who are signatories agree technology and infrastructure. Updates on current state, regional, and modernization of the treaty is in order. What else emerges in the national energy policies affecting the West will be examined. process of negotiation and which other areas, norms, and agreements Above Left: California Senator Bob Wieckowski | Chair are affected, positively or negatively, will be discussed. Above Right: Alaska Representative David Talerico | Vice Chair

annual legislative training assembly wednesDAY, AUG. 16th 2–4:45 pM Open to lawmakers at all stages of their careers, the Annual Legislative Training Assembly (ALTA) offers professional development opportunities on topics relevant to legislative needs. During this year’s session attendees will review the current media landscape and best practices for successful navigation. The later portion will engage participants in a press conference practice session allowing them to hone their interview skills among peers. education & workforce development saturDAY, AUG. 19th 9–11:45 AM The Education & Workforce Development Committee will discuss technology forum what it means to provide a world-class education and how lawmakers can ensure students receive one. The committee will also learn about Building on the Annual Meeting’s theme of Innovation is our Nature, what Western states are doing to address teacher shortages in high the Technology Forum will provide an opportunity for policy need areas, and how to create career pathways to ensure access to makers to learn about some of the technological advances shaping training and support to choose and succeed in a rewarding career. industries, government, and the quality of life in the West. The Above Left: New Mexico Senator Bill Soules | Chair forum will also highlight opportunities and challenges for state Above Right: Utah Representative Bradley Last | Vice Chair governments to respond to growing cybersecurity concerns and an ever changing marketplace. Policy Tours KEynotes

Tours must be registered for in advance. th Please visit www.csgwest.org/annualmeeting for more information. Wednesday Aug. 16 12–1:45 p.m. Brian Cladoosby is JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD (JBLM) chairman of the Swinomish The largest joint base on the West Coast, JBLM provides Indian Tribal Community, support to over 40,000 Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve President of the National Congress of Service members and 15,000 civilian workers, along with American Indians, President of the Association training, quality of life programs, and mobilization and of Washington Tribes, and active in many deployment operations for Army, Navy, Air Force, and other regional, national, and international Marines. JBLM operates innovative programs including the Transition Assistance organizations. He has been instrumental in Program for members preparing for civilian life; the Logistics Readiness Center; the the domestic and international emergence Army’s Environmental Net Zero initiative; and Mobility Guardian, a combined forces of the northwest Indian country salmon and training for U.S. and allied nation military forces. seafood industry, and in 2011 was awarded the American Indian Tribal Leader Award for his exceptional achievements supporting American THE CENTER FOR URBAN WATERS Indian business and economic development The partnership formed by the City of Tacoma, University of endeavors in tribal communities. Washington Tacoma, and the Puget Sound Partnership provides a

collaborative environment bringing together environmental th scientists, analysts, engineers, and policymakers to develop and Thursday Aug. 17 apply sustainable solutions to restore and protect urban 12–1:35 p.m. waterways. The certified LEED Platinum research center is Dr. Mae Jemison is an designed to be adaptable so the research mission can evolve as engineer, physician, and new issues and opportunities arise. The Center for Urban Waters includes the NASA astronaut. She earned Washington Stormwater Center—a joint venture between Washington State a B.S. in chemical engineering, M.D. from University and the University of Washington. Cornell University, and was a Peace Corps Medical Officer in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Dr. Jemison founded an international youth science NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE (NWSA) camp, the BioSentient Corporation, and the The Port of Tacoma and the Port of Seattle partnered in technology consulting firm The Jemison Group. 2015, forming the NWSA to unify management of Projects include using satellite technology marine cargo operations, creating the fourth largest for health care delivery in West Africa, and gateway for containerized cargo in the Western improving electricity generation in developing Hemisphere. The economic reach of the two ports supports more than 48,000 jobs and countries. Her book, Find Where the Wind Goes, generates $4.3 billion in statewide business revenue. At its South Harbor facilities, the explores her experiences growing up NWSA is taking steps to modernize cargo terminals to ensure they handle the largest on the South Side of Chicago, cultivating her ships afloat and utilizing innovative technologies to help customers reduce their aspirations to be a scientist, and her history- environmental footprint and move cargo more efficiently. making journey into space.

Friday Aug. 18th AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER 12–1:45 p.m. Fulfillment by Amazon enables sellers to use Amazon’s network of more than 100 fulfillment centers and 15 Dr. Margaret O’Mara is sort centers around the world to store, pack, and ship products directly to an Associate Professor of customers. Washington State’s four fulfillment centers expand the number of History at the University of products available for quick delivery in the Puget Sound area and provide Washington, where she writes and teaches thousands of jobs to the region. Amazon’s newest Washington fulfillment center in about the economic and political history of the Kent is a nearly one million square foot robotic equipped warehouse that ships modern United States. Prior to her academic smaller orders of consumer goods. career, she worked in the Clinton White House and served as a contributing researcher at the Brookings Institution. Her book, Cities of TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS— Knowledge: Cold War Science and the Search for the Next Silicon Valley, shows how politics and SCIENCE AND MATH INSTITUTE culture shaped the metropolitan geography of In 2012, Washington State named Tacoma Public high technology. Her most recent book, Pivotal Schools the state’s first-and-only district-wide Tuesdays: Four Elections That Shaped the Education Innovation Zone. Students have their pick of 18 innovative options— Twentieth Century, explores the personalities, more than any other school district in the state. Located at Point Defiance Park, the events, and issues of the presidential elections Science and Math Institute (SAMi) provides integrated inquiry-based experiences, of 1912, 1932, 1968, and 1992. combining the arts, science, math, and environmental and marine studies in the unique forest, zoo, and aquarium spaces operated by Metro Parks Tacoma. HOST STATE EVENTS Accommodations

Hotel reservations may be made by calling the provided number EARLY BIRD WALK and asking for the CSG West Annual Meeting group rate. For Join members of the Washington State Legislature for a daily early information on how to book online please visit: bird walk. Routes will vary, taking you along Tacoma’s waterfront and www.csgwest.org/annualmeeting. throughout the downtown core. What better way to start your day than with an early bird walk in this walk-friendly city. The deadline for hotel reservations is July 21. Group rates are available three days prior and after program dates, subject to CIVILITY WORKSHOP availability. Hotel Murano Courtyard Tacoma TH TUESDAY, AUG. 15 2–5 PM 1-866-986-8083 1-253-591-9100 Hosted by the Washington State Legislature and the National Government Rate: $129/night Rate: $189/night Institute for Civil Discourse, former Ohio state legislator Ted Celeste Non-Government Rate: $189/night will deliver an interactive workshop, offering the opportunity to explore, through a nonpartisan constructive dialogue, strategies that help improve public discourse, build trust in the legislative arena, and lead to productive legislative debate and policy solutions. Transportation OPENING NIGHT SALMON BAKE TH TUESDAY, AUG. 15 6:30–9 PM GENERAL INFORMATION Join us in the Bicentennial Pavilion Courtyard of the Hotel Murano for the Host State Opening Event. Savor the flavors of a traditional Native The Seattle-Tacoma International (SeaTac) Airport is approximately American salmon bake prepared by Washington Tribes. Enjoy the sights a 30 minute drive from the Hotel Murano. and sounds of drumming, singing, and dancing with an evening of Parking at the Hotel Murano—$16/night tribal entertainment. Parking at the Courtyard Tacoma—$10/night GUEST MEET ‘N’ GREET SHUTTLES WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16TH 9:15–10:30 AM Major ride-share companies service the SeaTac Airport with a pick-up area on the third floor of the parking garage. Shared van Join fellow guests in the Hospitality Suite at the Hotel Murano for shuttle service between Tacoma and the SeaTac Airport is offered a chance to mingle and learn about outings the Washington Host by: Capitol Airporter (1-800-962-3579) State Committee has planned, including museum tours, a casino trip, Shuttle Express (1-425-981-7000) antique row shops and more. Travel Tacoma will be on hand to share information on local attractions, outdoor recreation, and fun activities to entertain you during your stay. You will walk away with a goodie bag AIRLINE DISCOUNTS filled with discounts and other surprises! We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Delta, Alaska, and United Airlines servicing SeaTac Airport (SEA) to offer MUSEUM OF GLASS EXPERIENCE discounted fares to meeting attendees. For more information, visit www.csgwest.org/annualmeeting. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16TH 6:30–8:45 PM Tacoma is renowned for glass art and there is no better place to appreciate it than at the Museum of Glass. Witness artisans inspired by world famous glass artist Dale Chihuly create works of art from molten glass live in the Hot Shop Amphitheater. Enjoy private access Attire to gallery exhibits and marvel at the magnificent outdoor sculptures. Indulge in local delicacies and sample Washington wines with Meeting Attire: Dress attire for the 2017 Annual Meeting is representatives from local wineries on hand to share their expertise. business casual for the daily programs and social events. Business Listen to live music on the plaza while you soak in panoramic views of casual for men would include shirt, slacks, no tie, (sports coat Puget Sound along the water’s edge. optional). Business casual for women would include slacks, jackets, skirts, dresses. AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM BASH Day Attire: While the meetings are indoors, expect daytime FRIDAY, AUG. 18TH 6:30-8:45 PM weather to be in the high 70s°F. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for tours. Join us for the ultimate Pacific Northwest summer evening with great food, music, and private access to the largest automotive museum in Evening Attire: Casual clothing is acceptable. Expect North America. Sample craft beer from local breweries and enjoy dinner evening weather to reach lows in the mid 50s°F. Casual slacks in the heart of LeMay America’s Car Museum with fabulous cars and or jeans are appropriate. memorabilia exhibits at every turn, including its newest exotic cars exhibit. Test your driving skills on racing simulators, take a spin around the slot car track, and bring home a souvenir photograph in a touring car as your memento of this evening. Thank you to our Early Bird Sponsors!

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Alaska Airlines BNSF Railway quartz Sponsors J.R. Simplot LafargeHolcim Anheuser-Busch Pfizer Darigold Evergreen State College Puget Sound Energy CNA Insurance Company Washington Indian Gaming Assoc. CropLife America Washington Trucking Assoc. Seattle Seahawks Washington Beverage Assoc. Washington Refuse & Recycling Assoc. Washington State Auto Dealers Assoc. Washington State Employees Credit Union Wells Fargo FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT

PROGRAM, REGISTRATION, HOUSING & LOGISTICS INFORMATION POLICY TOURS, EVENING EVENTS & LOCAL INFORMATION Jennifer Schanze, CSG West Meagan Arndt, Senior Legislative Assistant to Sen. Hunt e: [email protected] | p: 916.553.4423 e: [email protected] p: 360.786.7642 SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION & OPPORTUNITIES Anne Power, CSG West e: [email protected] | p: 916.553.4423