the council of state governments 2011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE & NORTH AMERICAN SUMMIT BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON OCT. 19 23 www.csg.org/2011nationalconference
On front cover: Connecticut Deputy Speaker Bob Godfrey, CSG 2011 Chair. Left: Former Wyoming Gov. Jim Geringer. Middle: CSG Executive Committee Meeting. Right: Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, CSG 2011 President. WELCOME TO BELLEVUE Listen. Learn. Lead. Join Us. The CSG National Conference is designed to provide state leaders with the opportunity to discuss state government trends, share cutting-edge solutions and debate what s next on the political horizon. Within this year s National Conference, CSG will host its first international summit. We ll discuss our shared opportunities and challenges with friends and partners to the north in Canada and to the south in Mexico. Don t miss your chance to discuss issues with colleagues from your state, your country and the world. Meeting photos by Stew Milne.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS BREAKOUT SESSION HIGHLIGHTS Top left: (left to right) North Dakota State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt, Delaware Rep. Deborah Hudson and Nevada Associate Chief Justice Nancy Saitta. Top right: Former Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri. Bottom right: Mississippi Rep. Bobby Moak. Alan Simpson Former U.S. Senator Co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Thursday, Oct. 20 Noon 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 Global Competitiveness: How Do We Create a College-Going Culture? Thursday, Oct. 20 3:30 5 p.m. Much attention has been placed on academic standards, state assessments, teacher training and effective leadership in schools. All are vital to preparing students for college and careers. But if there is no avenue to get students to higher education and no structure or means to assist students, many will end up in lowwage jobs for life. This interactive session will address how public/ private partnerships and legislative strategies can serve as the catalyst for a culture change that will ensure students reach their goal of college completion and degree attainment. Looking for Medicaid Relief in All the Right Places Thursday, Oct. 20 3:30 5 p.m. For years, states have been looking for ways to cut the costs of their Medicaid programs. The pressure is exacerbated by recent increased enrollment, decreased state revenues and the loss of enhanced federal matching funds as all states face mandated program expansion in 2014 under recent federal health reform. While the federal government offers some suggestions for relief, many states are already tackling cost cutting in aggressive and innovative ways. This session will explore where federal Medicaid flexibility starts and stops for states, discuss states successes in instituting cost-saving measures and examine various federal proposals working to dramatically reshape Medicaid for states. If You Build it, Will They Come? A North American Perspective on Electrical Transmission Line Siting Friday, Oct. 21 10 11:30 a.m. As demand for energy continues to grow especially electricity generated from renewable sources so, too, does the need to efficiently move energy across state lines and boost the ability to move resources across international borders. But state, national and international interests often do not align. This lack of a cohesive plan is leading to underdeveloped markets and an overstressed transmission system. This session will explore effective tools used in Canada and Mexico, as well as potential domestic policy solutions, all designed to more efficiently move power from where it is generated to where it is needed. talking frack... Tapping Transborder Oil Reserves Friday, Oct. 21 Oil obtained through traditional permitted drilling is reaching the bottom of the barrel. Alternative oil production options are becoming increasingly visible across the U.S. and Canada in particular efforts to tap oil sands in Canada which supplies the U.S. with more than 20 percent of its oil. Along the U.S.- Canada border, shale oil is emphasized as the next untapped resource, though methods of obtaining shale oil primarily hydro-fracturing or fracking are controversial. Learn what s next in accessing North America s oil, and how Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are learning from each other and working cooperatively to safely bring resources to market. Saturday, Oct. 22 CSG Policy Task Force Business Meetings CSG s Policy Task Force meetings will resume in Bellevue with dedicated business sessions in four key policy areas: Energy & Environment, Education, Health and Transportation. During these business sessions, members will consider proposed policy resolutions; learn about new policy initiatives underway across the broader CSG organization; discuss pressing issues and potential solutions in their states; and weigh in on Suggested State Legislation. All attendees are welcome to attend these breakfast sessions and participate in the vibrant discussions. Future of North American Infrastructure Saturday, Oct. 22 10 11:30 a.m. The transportation systems of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are tied together in myriad ways and support hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce. Yet each nation faces its own unique challenges in the years ahead to ensure those systems continue to allow each nation to remain competitive in the global economy. This session will examine how each country addressing those challenges and what innovative ideas to improve transportation are worth examining elsewhere in North America. Anthony DePalma Author & the First Foreign Correspondent for The New York Times to Serve as Bureau Chief in both Mexico and Canada Thursday, Oct. 20 friday, Oct. 21 Lessons Learned from Japan s Earthquake and Tsunami Friday, Oct. 21 10 11:30 a.m. The tsunami that followed a devastating earthquake in Japan in March threatened to impact the U.S. Pacific Coast, causing emergency management officials to issue tsunami warnings, make evacuation decisions and implement emergency operations plans. While states were able to handle the event, a larger tsunami could have required international mutual aid assistance. The Pacific Northwest and Canada already have an agreement in place to provide resources and assistance. This session will explore lessons learned from the tragedy in Japan and ways the U.S. might respond to such a catastrophic disaster. Managing Western Water in Evolving Climate Conditions Friday, Oct. 21 The West is running out of water well, almost. Northwestern and Northcentral Western states are seeing an increase in precipitation and the Southwestern and Southcentral areas are, as expected, experiencing decreased rain. Add to this a temperature increase of five to seven degrees Fahrenheit in key river basins, a lower-than-predicted snowpack a key feeder of Western water and you end up with the perfect mixture of short-term events and long-term impacts that are likely to decrease Western stream flow up to 20 percent across several river basins. This session will focus on the critical issue of Western water, how states can work and are working together, and what the federal government is doing to assist.
COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES AGENDA wednesday thursday friday saturday sunday The following CSG Committees & Task Forces will meet during the 2011 National Conference: 21st Century Foundation Friday, Oct. 21 4 5:30 p.m. (open to committee members only) Associates Advisory Committee Wednesday, Oct. 19 3:30 5 p.m. Committee on Suggested State Legislation Thursday, Oct. 20 9:30 a.m. Noon Saturday, Oct. 22 4 5:30 p.m. Education Policy Task Force Energy & Environmental Task Force Executive Committee and Governing Board Sunday, Oct. 23 8 10:30 a.m. Finance Committee Saturday, Oct. 22 2 4 p.m. Health Policy Task Force Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Saturday, Oct. 22 2 4 p.m. International Committee Thursday, Oct. 22 3:30 5 p.m. Investment Subcommittee Friday, Oct. 21 Midwestern Legislative Conference Executive Committee Meeting Saturday, Oct. 22 3 5 p.m. National Conference Committee (formerly Annual Meeting Committee) Friday, Oct. 21 Transportation Policy Task Force If you have any questions about your committee memberships, please call (800) 800-1910 or email membership@csg.org and a CSG staff member will assist you. M O R N I N G A f t e r n o o n 8 a.m. 5 p.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Health Policy Academy (invitation only) 3:30 5 p.m. Associates Advisory Committee 8 a.m. 7 p.m. 8 11:30 a.m. Fiscal Chairs Retreat (invitation only) 9:30 a.m. Noon Committee on Suggested State Legislation Part I 11:30 a.m. Noon Noon 1:30 p.m. Luncheon (all attendees) Presented by the Toll Fellows Program Fiscal Keynote: Alan Simpson 1:30 2 p.m. Biography of the New American Continent Summit Opening Session & Western Innovation Award Winners Keynote: Anthony DePalma 3:30 5 p.m. out Sessions A. Global Competitiveness: How Do We Create a College-Going Culture? B. International Opportunities for States C. Looking for Medicaid Relief in All the Right Places 7 a.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. fast Buffet Opens 8 9:30 a.m. Governors/Premiers Panel All attendee breakfast & Midwestern Innovation Award Winners 9:30 10 a.m. 10 11:30 a.m. out Sessions A. If You Build It, Will They Come? A North American Perspective on Electrical Transmission Line Siting B. Lessons Learned from Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami 11:30 a.m. Noon Noon 1:30 p.m. Ambassadors/NAFTA Panel: Title TBD All attendee luncheon & Southern Innovation Award Winners Panelists: TBD Noon 6 p.m. Border Tour 1:30 2 p.m. Expo Hall Grand Opening & Dessert Honoring Representative Bob Godfrey, CSG 2011 Chair 1:30 6 p.m. Expo Hall Open out Sessions A. Talking Frack... Tapping Transborder Oil Reserves B. Managing Western Water in Evolving Climate Conditions Investment Subcommittee National Conference Committee (formerly Annual Meeting Committee) 4 5:30 p.m. 21st Century Foundation (invitation only) 4 6 p.m. Expo Hall Special Reception 7 a.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 a.m. fast Buffet Opens 8 9:30 a.m. Committee & Task Force Working fasts Health, Education, Energy & Environment, Transportation 9:30 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon Expo Hall Open 10 11:30 a.m. out Sessions A. Jobs & Commerce B. Future of North American Infrastructure 11:30 a.m. Noon Noon 1:30 p.m. Title TBD All attendee luncheon & Eastern Innovation Award Winners Keynote: John Morton, director, ICE (tentative) 1:30 2 p.m. Expo Hall Dessert Honoring Gov. Brian Schweitzer, CSG 2011 President 1:30 5:30 p.m. Expo Hall Open 2 4 p.m. CSG Intergovernmental Affairs Committee 2 4 p.m. Finance Committee 3 5 p.m. Midwestern Legislative Conference Executive Committee Meeting 4 5:30 p.m. Committee on Suggested State Legislation Part II 7 10:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. fast Buffet Opens 8 10:30 a.m. All Attendee fast & Executive Committee/ Governing Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Adjourn CSG SSL Committee meeting. E v e n i n g 5 7 p.m. and/or Special Receptions 7 9 p.m. Mexico Night Sponsored by the Mexican Embassy 7 9 p.m. Canada Night Sponsored by the Canadian Embassy 9 p.m. SGAC Late Night 5:30 6:30 p.m. Regional Receptions (tentative) 7 11 p.m. Seattle Night
GENERAL INFORMATION Registration Attendees may register online at www.csg.org/2011nationalconference. Attendee Categories & Fees Early Regular Onsite Before 9/27 9/27 10/18 10/19 State Government $390 $490 $590 Officials & Staff CSG Associates FREE $490 $590 (one designated member) CSG Associates $625 $725 $825 Other Government/ $425 $525 $625 Nonprofit/Academic Private Sector $900 $1,000 $1,100 Media FREE FREE FREE Guest/Spouse $200 $200 $200 (children under 18 are free) HOTEL INFORMATION Hyatt Regency Bellevue 900 Bellevue Way, N.E. Bellevue, WA 98004 Phone: (425) 462-1234 Guest Fax: (425) 646-7567 Rate: $139 plus 14.4 percent tax Cutoff date: Sept. 26, 2011 The Hyatt Regency Bellevue is located on Seattle s Eastside between two mountain ranges, nine miles from downtown Seattle and 17 miles from the Seattle airport. This fourdiamond hotel has more than 700 guest rooms and is situated within The Bellevue Collection, with a variety of shopping and restaurants that are conveniently connected by sky bridges. Reservations can be made by calling (888) 421-1442 and asking for the CSG room block or online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/csgattendee. TRANSPORTATION Airport Information Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) To Hyatt Bellevue: Seattle, Wash. 17 miles 25 minutes To Seattle Downtown: Seattle, Wash. 9 miles 17 minutes Ground Transportation The Hyatt Bellevue does not provide airport shuttle service. Shuttle Express offers quality service from the Seattle airport to Hyatt Bellevue at the estimated cost of $20/per person/ one way. Reservations can be made by calling (425) 981-7000 or via the website at www.shuttleexpress.com. Taxi service is also available at $40/one way. Hyatt Regency Parking Self parking is $16 per day; valet parking is $18 per day. Rental Car Option Hertz will offer special rates. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 654-2240 or online at www.hertz.com and providing CV# 02JR0053. YOU ARE INVITED TO EXHIBIT AT CSG's 2011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE! Why Exhibit at the CSG National Conference? No other meeting in the country will provide you with more interpersonal, face-to-face interaction with key state government leaders. The unique size of the meeting allows exhibitors to have direct and quality access to state legislators, state executive branch officials and state supreme court justices. Who Exhibits at the CSG National Conference? Any company or organization interested in getting their message to state government leaders should exhibit at the CSG National Conference. Past exhibitors include health and technology corporations, Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, convention and visitors bureaus, associations and political interest groups. Pricing & Benefits (price is per 10x10 space, benefits are per exhibiting organization) rate Regular Before 9/11 9/11 10/19 CSG Associate $1,300 $1,500 Private Sector $1,700 $1,900 All Other Organizations $1,500 $1,700 Booth spaces will be assigned in the order contracts are received. Preference will be given to those who have paid in full. Ready to Become an Exhibitor? For more information on exhibiting at the CSG 2011 National Conference & North American Summit, visit www.csg.org/2011nationalconference or call (800) 800-1910. Photo Hyatt Hotels. Top left: Attendees meet with an exhibitor from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Top right: An attendee stops by the exhibit from the National Council on State Boards of Nursing. Bottom: Exhibitors from the Toy Industry Association speak with attendees.
welcome to bellevue! Host City for CSG s 2011 National Conference City Collaborations Focus on Technology, International Trade By Mayor Don Davidson Bellevue, Washington Bellevue is delighted to be the host city for The Council of State Governments 2011 National Conference and North American Summit in October. It s a great fit. Two of the city s largest employers, Microsoft and Boeing, both possess corporate characteristics that Bellevue has worked hard to cultivate in its effort to attract and retain great companies: their focus on technology and their focus on international trade. Boeing and Microsoft, however, are not the only innovative companies with a major presence in Bellevue. Our city is also the corporate headquarters for Expedia, Paccar, Esterline Technologies, Symetra Financial and Puget Sound Energy. These companies find Bellevue an excellent place to locate for several reasons, starting with our spectacular Pacific Northwest location, nestled between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, and surrounded by mountain views. Also, the city s crime rate is among the lowest in the nation for cities of comparable size; Bellevue has a great education system and perennially places high schools on Newsweek s annual list of the nation s top 100 public schools. And Bellevue is known as A City in a Park because of its outstanding network of parks, trails and open space. Money Magazine named Bellevue the No. 4 most livable city in the nation in 2010, and Forbes Magazine recognized Bellevue as the No. 1 city in the nation for entrepreneurs in 2008. Today, our city is a regional hub in the technology corridor of the Puget Sound region. Bellevue, a few minutes east of Seattle, has 122,000 residents, 150,000 jobs and a daytime population of nearly 200,000. Companies with a focus on international trade also appreciate Bellevue for its growing diversity. Some 30 percent of Bellevue residents were foreign born, 35 percent speak a language other than English at home, and racially diverse groups make up more than 40 percent of our population. Future economic growth in Bellevue will likely hinge on trade, foreign investment and an emphasis on recruiting technology companies that play to our city s strengths: mobile communications, life sciences research, clean tech systems, cloud computing, space technology research and advanced materials. But nothing should be taken for granted when it comes to economic development. It takes hard work and help from our partners to succeed. Bellevue is a leader in collaborating at the regional and state levels. One example of state-local collaboration is a project under way to recruit foreign investment and promote technology exports. Bellevue is designing and building a multilingual marketing website that will use the latest ideas from local technology companies; the website work is being funded through a grant from the state Department of Commerce. Bellevue also has led the formation of regional partnerships to provide local services, and it has worked collaboratively to identify and fund infrastructure improvements that support existing businesses and attract new ones. Forming partnerships with regional, state and national organizations is a key component in expanding Bellevue s role as a center for technology and international trade. CSG Spring Leadership Conference La Quinta, CA May 17 23 CSG Midwest Midwestern Legislative Conference 67th Annual Meeting Cleveland, OH July 15 18 CSG South Southern Legislative Conference 66th Annual Meeting Charleston, WV July 28 Aug. 1 CSG 2012 MEETINGS CSG national CSG 2012 national conference Austin, TX Nov. 30 Dec. 3 CSG East Eastern Regional Conference 52nd Annual Meeting Atlantic City, NJ July 20 23 CSG WEST 65th Annual meeting Edmonton, Alberta July 20 23 Top left: Colorado Rep. Nancy Todd. Top right: Former Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, former Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri and Texas Sen. Jeff Wentworth.
Questions about the conference? Call (800) 800-1910 or email registration@csg.org The Council of State Governments 2760 Research Park Drive P.O. Box 11910 Lexington, KY 40578-1910 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Top: Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Gary Doer. Bottom: CSG conference general session.