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Note from the President Join Us! Events at the NCSL Fall Forum WOMEN’S LEGISLATIVE NETWORK NEWS Winter 2013 Note from the President Join Us! Hello, NCSL Spring Forum | May 2-4, 2013 | Denver, Colorado I’d like to give a hearty welcome and congratula- The Women’s Legislative Network will host events at the Spring tions to all the women who are beginning your Forum. May is a beautiful month in Colorado, so consider join- first terms in the legislature. This is a very excit- ing us if your schedule permits. Check the Network website for ing time. As you settle into your new role, I hope more information. you will turn to the National Conference of State Legislatures for assistance and ideas. NCSL Events at the NCSL Fall Forum staff will give you well-researched and balanced information December 4-7, 2012 | Washington, D.C. about any policy issue from A to Z and are available to provide For complete meeting information and handouts, visit technical assistance in your state. NCSL training materials will www.ncsl.org Go 25500. give you the tools you need to be effective. Through my partici- pation with NCSL, I have learned about human trafficking and Improving Women’s Health: Research, Innovation and veteran supports and taken that information back to Nebraska. Leadership This preconference for legislators and legislative staff featured The Women’s Legislative Network exists to promote the par- lively discussion among women’s health experts and meeting ticipation, empowerment and leadership of female legislators. participants. Session topics included an overview of women’s We bring together women from the 50 states to learn from one unique health care needs from the Centers for Disease Control another and rejoice in our common bond. I recently enjoyed and Prevention; a discussion of several state women’s health participating in a roundtable discussion about advice for newly initiatives; and a panel about women, Alzheimer’s and long-term elected women. This “webinar” is archived on the Network web- care. The second day of the meeting featured a special workshop site, and I hope you will take the time to listen. We had a lot of with trainer Morag Barrett about cultivating winning relation- fun sharing stories and recounting what we wish we had known ships. Participants also were asked to review and comment on a when we were first elected. draft of an NCSL publication about women’s health that will be released soon. To all female legislators, new and veteran, I hope you will stay involved with the Network in 2013 and beyond. I am always Expanding Employment for Military Veterans interested to hear your ideas for meetings and workshops. We Labor and Economic Development Committee, Task Force on Military and Veterans’ are planning events for NCSL’s Spring Forum in May and the Affairs, Women’s Legislative Network Legislative Summit in August, so stay tuned. In the meantime, This session featured several examples of work being done to please keep us informed of events involving women in your state, expand and grow job opportunities for our military veterans and whether it is a meeting of a women’s legislative caucus, a women’s ensure that they receive the benefits they deserve. Speakers were day at the capitol, or the female high school students you men- from the Department of Veterans Affairs, VetJobs.com, Humana tor. I look forward to meeting many of you at NCSL events, and Inc. and the Boot Campaign. I wish each of you success in 2013! Leadership Workshop: Tough Conversations Legislative Effectiveness Committee and the Women’s Legislative Network This workshop was led by trainer Morag Barrett of Skye Associ- Amanda McGill ates. She shared tips about how to prepare for and get through State Senator, Nebraska difficult conversations in our professional and personal lives. Acting President, Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL Roundtable Discussion Legislators gathered for an informal roundtable discussion about the 2012 election, top issues for state legislatures and ideas for Network programming in 2013. www.NCSL.ORG | DENVER 303.364.7700 | WASHINGTON, D.C. 202.624.5400 WOMEN’S LEGISLATIVE NETWORK NEWS | WINTER 2013 | 1 Events at the NCSL Legislative News and Announcements Summit Tennessee Representative Brenda Gilmore Receives August 6-9, 2012 | Chicago, Illinois Humanitarian Award For complete meeting information and handouts, visit On Oct. 11, 2012, the Northwest Nashville www.ncsl.org Go 24822. YMCA hosted the annual James “Tex” Thomas Humanitarian breakfast. James “Tex” Thomas is Women’s Legislative Network Executive Board Meeting a longtime Nashville community leader, activist Members discussed the Network’s year at this summer board meet- and pastor of Jefferson Street Baptist Church. ing of the Women’s Legislative Network. The featured honoree was Representative Brenda Gilmore. Connecting to Citizens NCSL Legislative Effectiveness Committee and the Women’s Legislative Network Legislators often list constituent service as their No. 1 priority, but A graduate of Tennessee State and Vanderbilt universities, they may be on the lookout for ways to freshen their practices. Representative Gilmore spent almost 20 years of her career as Veteran legislators shared some new strategies to sharpen their con- Vanderbilt’s director of University Mail Services. Previously, she nections to constituents, and attendees participated in roundtable was director of the State of Tennessee Postal Services. Drawn to discussions on the topic. public service, Representative Gilmore was elected to the Metro • Moderator: Senate Majority Policy Leader Les Ihara Jr., Hawaii Council in 1999 and then to represent House District 54 in the • Panelists: Representative Rick Miera, New Mexico Tennessee General Assembly in 2006. Much of her district is • Senator Ellen Roberts, Colorado the Bordeaux community where the Northwest Y is located. She • Presenter: Representative Jay Kaufman, Massachusetts (by has been a YMCA volunteer for many years and a member of video) the board since 1999. Representative Gilmore served as chair of the capital campaign for the Northwest YMCA, raising approxi- Women’s Legislative Network Roundtable Discussion mately $5 million, which was used to build an indoor swimming Members of the Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL gathered pools for the young people in the community. In 2011, she was for informal, bipartisan discussions on topics that included women’s awarded the Red Triangle Award (YMCA’s highest volunteer health, women in politics, women in the military, financial stability honor). and the 2012 session. News from Massachusetts Women’s Legislative Network Reception Senator Harriette Chandler The Network honored incoming president Delaware Senator Dori Massachusetts Governor Connor, the executive board and female lawmakers from around Deval Patrick signed Senate the world. Bill 2359, An Act Establishing Standards for Long-Term Care Women’s Legislative Network Insurance into law in October. Sponsored by Senator Harriette Lunch and Business Meeting Chandler, the bill aims to strengthen and establish legal stan- The session began with the annual dards regarding long-term care insurance in the Massachusetts. Network business meeting and elections. Following the business “The long-term care (LTC) insurance bill has been in the works meeting, a panel of Illinois experts for more than eight years, so it’s been a long time coming,” said discussed women in the military and female veterans. Chandler. “It is a win for everyone. This legislation presents a • Erica Borggren, Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs new channel of business with standards and offers savings for • Valerie Creedon, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Illinois both the state and those who will purchase and use it. After a • Kinna Patel, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Illinois long and hard fight, today marks a very important day, and I am • Jenny Garretson, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Illinois absolutely thrilled.” Walk for The bill will: Wellness • Ensure availability of long-term care insurance policies. Cosponsored by the • Protect LTC applicants from deceptive enrollment practices. National Asian Pacific • Promote flexibility and customization according to an indi- American Caucus of vidual’s LTC needs. State Legislators, the National Black Caucus • Facilitate better public understanding and comparison of of State Legislators, the LTC insurance policies. National Caucus of • Provide safeguards through certain provisions that are pro- Native American State hibited in LTC insurance policies: Legislators, the Na- tional Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, the Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL, o A policy may not be cancelled on the basis of age or the Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee and the NCSL Health Committee deterioration of mental or physical health. Legislators, staff and friends came out for a 5K walk or run along o An LTC policy may not contain a provision contain- Lake Michigan to raise awareness of chronic diseases and health ing a new preexisting condition limitation period when disparities. WOMEN’S LEGISLATIVE NETWORK NEWS | WINTER 2013 | 2 existing coverage is converted to a new one within the en in Illinois. This program has graduated 140 college juniors same insurance company. who will go on to be leaders in Illinois and the United States. o The policy may not provide coverage for skilled nursing care only, or provide significantly more coverage for Florida State Senator Arthenia Joyner Honored skilled care than for lower levels of care. In April 2012, Florida Senator Arthenia Joyner • Make LTC insurance policies more understandable and was honored by the American Civil Liberties more portable across state lines by meeting federal standards Union (and presented with its Defender of for coverage. Women’s Rights award for her efforts in passing • Protect the assets of policyholders. legislation that bans shackles on female inmates • Ensure that a policy must: who are in labor, delivery or postpartum recov- o Have sufficient benefits available to cover nursing home ery. Senator Joyner recognized that moving the care for at least 730 days.
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