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Meeting Program SLC Chair’s Welcome Dear Friends, Welcome to Mississippi for the 71st Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Con- ference. On behalf of the members of the Legislature, we are pleased to share our renowned hospitality with you. Mississippi’s history is long and storied. The Gulf Coast, part of the vibrant Native American Mississippian region, is known for its resiliency, hospitality and hard-working people. During the course of Biloxi’s history — sited as early as 1699 by the French — six nations’ flags have flown over these shores, leaving a cultural heritage as rich as a jambalaya or gumbo you may taste during your visit. In December of 1817, Mississippi was officially recognized as the 20th state in the United States of America. As a precursor to our Bicentennial Celebration, we look forward to sharing with you a reflection of Mississippi’s history and culture. During your stay with us, we will spend some time honoring our people and places. We’ll showcase our music and food, as well as our many achievements in agriculture, science and industry, literature and architecture, sports and more. Our substantive programming is sure to start the conversation about policy and process and shine a spotlight on innova- tive programs in Mississippi and throughout our region, and our guest and youth events no doubt will be memorable. If we can be of assistance to you while in Mississippi, please don’t hesitate to ask. Thank you for being part of our SLC Family. Sincerely, Speaker Philip Gunn, Mississippi SLC Chair 2016-2017 CHAIR ELECT IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Senate President Pro Tem Senate President Ron Richard, Missouri Robert Stivers, Kentucky DIRECTOR Ms. Colleen Cousineau 1 71ST ANNUAL MEETING of the SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE General Information LOCATIONS Annual Meeting Registration is located within the West Lobby of the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. SLC committee meetings and workshops are held at the Mis- sissippi Coast Convention Center, except where noted otherwise. The SLC/Mark Norris Campaign Against HungerFood Pack- aging Event is at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday in Room B5 (accessible through B1 and B4) of the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The Committee Technical Tourbus for Huntington Ingalls Industries will begin boarding in the bus lobby of the Beau Rivage at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and will depart promptly at 10:45 a.m. Committee Technical Tour buses for the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center, Pascagoula River Audubon Center and NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center will begin boarding in the bus lobby of the Beau Rivage at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and will depart promptly at 11:45 a.m. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) Attending substantive committee sessions may qualify for Con- tinuing Legal Education credits for state government officials in SLC member states. Substantive committee sessions are identi- fied with a superscript CLE following the session title. Forms and instructions are available at the CLE table, located near Annual Meeting Registration in the West Lobby of the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. For additional details, contact Mikko Lindberg in the SLC Executive Office (Room L2, Mississippi Coast Conven- tion Center) or at [email protected]. ETHICS The ethics laws in some states prohibit or limit the value of gifts to legislators and legislative staff. If it is a violation of your state’s ethics laws to accept or use any of these gifts, you may return them or pass them along. OPEN MEETINGS All publicized SLC committee sessions are open to all registrants regardless of formal committee appointments or affiliations. 2 The Premier Public ST of the 71 ANNUAL MEETING Policy Forum for SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Southern State Legislatures General Information General Information DIRECTORY Beau Rivage .............................................................................(228) 386-7111 875 Beach Boulevard Hard Rock Hotel ............................................................(228) 374-7625 777 Beach Boulevard DoubleTree Biloxi .........................................................(228) 546-3100 940 Beach Boulevard Transportation ...............................................................(601) 500-0994 Room 3043-3045 (Third Floor Hospitality Suite), Beau Rivage Host State .................................................................................(601) 500-2468 Azalea Ballroom A, Beau Rivage Security .....................................................................................(601) 500-0588 Oaks Boardroom, Beau Rivage Medical ........................................................................................(601) 500-0121 Medical Room (near main entrance), Mississippi Coast Convention Center Youth Center ..................................................................... (601) 500-0727 Camellia Room, Beau Rivage Guest Lounge .......................................................................(601) 500-0555 Azalea Ballrooms B-D, Beau Rivage ALCOHOL The Council of State Governments advocates responsible consump- tion of alcohol and use of designated drivers by all participants at CSG functions. ATTIRE Attire for committee meetings is business casual. Attire for fam- ily and guest activities is casual unless otherwise indicated. Attire for the State Dinner is business formal. 3 Meeting at a Glance SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY DAY JULY 29 JULY 30 JULY 31 AUGUST 1 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. REG. REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. COMMITTEE SESSIONS COMMITTEE SESSIONS CLOSING PLENARY & Agriculture & Rural Development Energy & Environment BUSINESS BREAKFAST Economic Development, Fiscal Affairs & SESSION Transportation & Cultural Affairs Government Operations Education Human Services & Public Safety EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SESSION Upon conclusion of the Closing Plenary Session MORNING 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. STAFF SLC/MARK NORRIS OPENING STATE TRANSFORMATION IN WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN AGAINST PLENARY ACTION RECOGNITION (STAR) HUNGER SESSION AWARD JUDGES PANEL noon - 1:30 p.m. noon - 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WOMEN IN COMPARATIVE DATA COMMITTEE TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP FORUM REPORTS PRESENTATIONS TOURS 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE PROGRAMS LOCATIONS COMMITTEE Energy & Environment Agriculture & Rural Development AFTERNOON SESSION Fiscal Affairs & Economic Development, Mississippi Coast Government Operations Transportation & Cultural Affairs Convention Center Human Services & Public Safety Education Beau Rivage Hotel 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT Off-site OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS ALUMNI RECEPTION 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. PROGRAM INTERVAL RECEPTION & EVENING OPENING FAMILY 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. STATE DINNER RECEPTION NIGHT 2018 HOST STATE RECEPTION: MISSOURI WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 Departure day. No programmatic events are scheduled. 4 Meeting at a Glance SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY DAY JULY 29 JULY 30 JULY 31 AUGUST 1 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. REG. REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. COMMITTEE SESSIONS COMMITTEE SESSIONS CLOSING PLENARY & Agriculture & Rural Development Energy & Environment BUSINESS BREAKFAST Economic Development, Fiscal Affairs & SESSION Transportation & Cultural Affairs Government Operations Education Human Services & Public Safety EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SESSION Upon conclusion of the Closing Plenary Session MORNING 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. STAFF SLC/MARK NORRIS OPENING STATE TRANSFORMATION IN WORKSHOP CAMPAIGN AGAINST PLENARY ACTION RECOGNITION (STAR) HUNGER SESSION AWARD JUDGES PANEL noon - 1:30 p.m. noon - 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WOMEN IN COMPARATIVE DATA COMMITTEE TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP FORUM REPORTS PRESENTATIONS TOURS 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MEETING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PROGRAMS COMMITTEE PROGRAMS LOCATIONS COMMITTEE Energy & Environment Agriculture & Rural Development AFTERNOON SESSION Fiscal Affairs & Economic Development, Mississippi Coast Government Operations Transportation & Cultural Affairs Convention Center Human Services & Public Safety Education Beau Rivage Hotel 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT Off-site OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS ALUMNI RECEPTION 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. PROGRAM INTERVAL RECEPTION & EVENING OPENING FAMILY 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. STATE DINNER RECEPTION NIGHT 2018 HOST STATE RECEPTION: MISSOURI WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 Departure day. No programmatic events are scheduled. 5 71ST ANNUAL MEETING of the SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Saturday, July 29 7:30 a.m. - REGISTRATION 6:00 p.m. West Lobby, Mississippi Coast Convention Center 11:00 a.m. - STAFF WORKSHOP CLE 3:00 p.m. Rooms D1-D2, Mississippi Coast Convention Center PRESIDING OFFICER: Marty Garrity, Director, Bureau of Legislative Research, Arkansas; Legislative Service Agency Directors Chair Supreme Court Update: A Briefing from the State and Local Legal Center Lisa Soronen, Executive Director, State and Local Legal Center, Washington, D.C. How a Repeal of the Affordable Care Act Would Affect State Governments Mattie Quinn, Health Writer, Governing, Washington, D.C. Parliamentary Procedure: History and Practice Kay Allison Crews, President, American Institute of Parliamentarians, Texas Program Design and Performance Evaluation Linda Triplett, Director, Performance Accountability Office, Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, Mississippi Kirby Arinder, Ph.D., Research Methodologist, Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, Mississippi 3:00 p.m.
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