2016

Policy Resolutions

Telecommunications, Science, and Technology (TST)

TST-16-06 PROMOTING FAIR ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST DISCRIMINATORY INTERNET TAXES

TST-16-07 PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE OPEN INTERNET WITHOUT DISCOURAGING DEPLOYMENT

TST-16-13 RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING MODERNIZATION OF THE LIFELINE PROGRAM

TST-16-14 ENCOURAGING THE DEPLOYMENT OF ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM TO SUPPORT INCREASED MOBILE TECHNOLOGY USAGE

TST-16-15 RESOLUTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BALANCED NATIONAL SPECTRUM POLICY THAT INCLUDES UNLICENSED ACCESS IN THE 5GHZ BAND TO MEET THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES

Law, Justice, and Ethics (LJE)

LJE-16-02 STUDYING THE CAUSES OF VIOLENCE AND VIOLENT CRIME

LJE-16-10 NBCSL SUPPORTS TRAINING THAT FOSTERS POSTIVE INTERACTION BETWEEN DRIVERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

LJE-16-17 RESOLUTION ON PROHIBITING HAZING ACTIVITIES FOR FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES

LJE-16-22 SUPPORTING THE “#AUTOERASE” INITIATIVE TO ERASE WRONGFUL ARREST RECORDS FOR MISTAKEN IDENTITY OR IDENTITY THEFT

LJE-16-30 RESOLUTION ON CREATING NATIONAL REGISTER FOR REPORTING THE AGGREGATION OF MISCONDUCT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Labor and Workforce Development (LWD)

LWD-16-23 ESTABLISHING AND SUSTAINING FUNDING SOURCES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY COLLEGES’ CAPACITY TO CREATE, ADAPT AND MAINTAIN QUALITY CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) COURSES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO REGIONAL LABOR MARKET NEED

LWD-16-24 ESTABLISH LEGISLATION THAT CREATES A RIGHT TO REQUEST FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS, REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE OF WORK SCHEDULES, AND REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO OFFER EXISTING PART-TIME WORKERS ADDITIONAL HOURS BEFORE NEW PART-TIME WORKERS ARE HIRED

LWD-16-25 ESTABLISHING AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDE FOR WORKERS’ PROTECTION

LWD-16-26 CALLING FOR INCREASED REPORTING, TRANSPARENCY AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY WITH TAXPAYER FUNDS

LWD-16-33 RESOLUTION ON RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CREATION OF A CONTINUUM OF SERVICE DELIVERY FOR RE-ENTRY PERSONS

LWD-16-34 DEVELOPING JOB CREATION PATHWAYS

Health and Human Services (HHS)

HHS-16-03 ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM RATES AND IMPROVE PRISONER HEALTH AND TRANSITION BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

HHS-16-08 NBCSL STANDS IN SUPPORT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD

HHS-16-09 RECOGNIZING THE MUTUAL BENEFIT BETWEEN HEALTH CARE SHARING AND HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

HHS-16-12 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BROWN BUTTERFLIES, INC. FOR PROVIDING LUPUS AWARENESS

HHS-16-28 PROMOTING POLICIES TO DECREASE THE DISPROPORTIONATE NUMBER OF AFRICAN AMERICANS LIVING WITH HEPATITIS C THROUGH INCREASED ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS

HHS-16-29 ACCELERATING MEDICAL INNOVATION TO SAVE AMERICAN LIVES, REDUCE BURDEN ON HEALTHCARE, IMPROVE THE ECONOMY AND RESTORE AMERICA’S LEADERSHIP IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

HHS-16-31 IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY AND CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR HEALTH CARE CONSUMERS

Energy, Transportation, and Environment (ETE)

ETE-16-04 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY ACT

ETE-16-11 THE CLEAN POWER PLAN

Children, Youth, and Families (CYF)

CYF-16-05 ENDING HUNGER IN AMERICA BY 2030

CYF-16-20 NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS STANDS WITH THOSE IMPACTED WITH DYSLEXIA AND CALLS FOR DYSLEXIA AND LOW LITERACY AWARENESS

CYF-16-27 PROMOTING THE INCLUSION OF NUTRITION, ACTIVE PLAY AND SCREEN TIME STANDARDS FOR EARLY CHILDCARE

Business and Economic Development (BED)

BED-16-21 A RESOLUTION PROMOTING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE LENDING PRACTICES

Agriculture and Conservation (AGR)

AGR-16-32 RESOLUTION ON RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS, POTENTIAL, AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FARMERS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CULTIVATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LEGALIZED CANNABIS SATIVA L

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