THE PREMIER PUBLIC POLICY FORUM for SOUTHERN STATE LEGISLATURES

THE PREMIER PUBLIC POLICY FORUM for SOUTHERN STATE LEGISLATURES

ANNUAL MEETING OVERVIEW SATURDAY JULY 21 SUNDAY JULY 22 MONDAY JULY 23 TUESDAY JULY 24 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. 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Agriculture & Rural Development Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Education 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Energy & Environment Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Human Services & Public Safety 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. CLOSING PLENARY & BUSINESS BREAKFAST SESSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meets upon conclusion of the Closing Plenary 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. STAFF WORKSHOP 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SLC/MARK NORRIS CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER noon - 1:30 p.m. WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP FORUM 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. OPENING PLENARY SESSION noon - 1:30 p.m. COMPARATIVE DATA REPORTS 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. STATE TRANSFORMATION IN ACTION RECOGNITION (STAR) AWARD JUDGES PANEL 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. COMMITTEE TECHNICAL TOURS 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SESSION 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Energy & Environment Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Human Services & Public Safety 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Agriculture & Rural Development Economic Development, Transportation & Cultural Affairs Education 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION at BALLPARK VILLAGE 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS (CALS) RECEPTION 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT at the SAINT LOUIS ZOO 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PROGRAM INTERVAL 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 2019 HOST STATE RECEPTION: LOUISIANA 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. RECEPTION & STATE DINNER WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Departure day. No programmatic events are scheduled.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI JULY 21 - JULY 25, 2018 DEAR FRIENDS, I am honored to serve as your Chair for the 2017-2018 term, and I look forward to hosting the 72 nd Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference in St. Louis, July 21 25, 2018, along with my colleagues in the Missouri General Assembly. During my association with the SLC, I have learned that our regional legislative conferences, under the umbrella of The Council of State Governments, are the sounding boards for state elected officials; they are events where we can share our new, innovative programs and services, discuss regional developments for a vast array of issues, and compare ideas among close colleagues and neighbors. From these opportunities come possibilities. The Southern Legislative Conference s unique convening power sustained for more than seven decades has enabled us to bring together diverse voices from within our region, helping to clarify differences and find practical solutions to shared governmental problems. Nowhere is our mission more on display than during our annual meetings, where we bring expertise, balance and informed debate to the state-level discussion of policy options. As our legislatures convene in 2018, we will continue to seek solutions to the many challenges facing our states. The SLC is uniquely positioned to assist its members in this endeavor. As you prepare for your legislative sessions, I urge you to utilize the many programs and services available to you. I look forward to working with you during my term, and I extend a personal invitation to each of you to Meet Me in Missouri in July. Sincerely, HOW TO PARTICIPATE Register for the SLC annual meeting at slcatlanta.org/mo2018 A link for booking your hotel room at a discounted rate will be emailed to you upon registration Sign up for airport transportation and guest and youth activities on the host state website slc2018.org Stay current on annual meeting updates via e-mail and on the web Come to Missouri prepared to share, learn and enjoy! Remember to visit slc2018.org for: Airport shuttle sign-up Guest and youth activity sign-up (separate sign-up required to participate) St. Louis area attractions Special host state events June 1 June 29 IMPORTANT DATES Last day for discounted registration rates Last day to secure hotel reservations Last day to register for the annual meeting online Last day to cancel registration without incurring administrative fees Last day to submit a proposed policy position Senator Ron Richard Senate President Pro Tem Missouri SLC Chair 2017 2018 July 21 July 25 Meeting convenes On-site registration opens Departures

Policies and Events Visit slcatlanta.org/mo2018 to register online until Friday, June 29. After June 29, all registrations will be handled on-site. HOUSING To reserve a hotel room, you must first register for the meeting. Upon registration, a link to access discounted hotel rates will be emailed to you. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms are available at a discounted rate until June 1, or until sold out. Please refer to slcatlanta.org/mo2018 for further details on SLC registration and housing policies. PROPOSED POLICY POSITIONS SLC Rules require that all proposed policy positions be submitted 21 calendar days in advance of the annual meeting. Proposed policy positions for 2018 must be received in the Atlanta office by June 29. GENERAL GUIDELINES All publicized SLC sessions and events are open to all registrants regardless of formal committee appointments or affiliations. Attire for committee meetings is business casual. Attire for family and guest activities is casual unless otherwise indicated. The State Dinner is intended for guests age 18 and over. Business attire is suggested. SLC Annual Meeting registrants can access discounted rates at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch OPENING RECEPTION AT BALLPARK VILLAGE Saturday, July 21 FAMILY NIGHT AT THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO Sunday, July 22

72 nd Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference The Premier Public Policy Forum for Southern State Legislatures The 72 nd Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference is in St. Louis, Missouri, July 21 25, 2018. Convened as the focal point and culmination of its yearly activities, the Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference is the nation's largest regional gathering of state legislators, legislative staff and government officials, and the premier public policy forum for Southern state legislatures. Focusing on both existing and emerging state government innovations and solutions, the SLC Annual Meeting provides policymakers diverse opportunities to engage regional and national policy experts about the issues that matter most to them and their constituents. As the foundation of policy discussions, officers of the SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE ST. LOUIS JULY 21-25, 2018 Conference's six standing committees select the most critical and relevant state government policy issues facing the Southern region as committee session topics. Of equal benefit, numerous informal discussions allow state government officials to share their knowledge and experiences with colleagues facing similar challenges and opportunities. This hallmark of the SLC Annual Meeting gives policymakers an opportunity to meet and collaborate on a broad spectrum of state government issues. Missouri 2018 Each year, the SLC annual meeting reminds participants of the tradition of hospitality that is the trademark of the South and shines a spotlight on the host state s year-long planning to accommodate members from across the region with special activities and events unique to both the host city and state. Online registration is available until Friday, June 29, at slcatlanta.org/mo2018 PRIMARY REGISTRANTS SPOUSES AND GUESTS NOTES Registration category Registration fees until June 1 Registration fees after June 1 State Legislator $350 $375 Legislative Staff $350 $375 Other State Government Official $425 $450 Current SLC Committee Chair No Fee No Fee CALS Alumnus No Fee No Fee 2018 Annual Meeting Contributor No Fee No Fee CSG Associate (SLC Designee) CSG National Leadership Circle One complimentary registration per member One complimentary registration per member Additional CSG Associate $600 $625 Private Sector/All Others $800 $825 Spouse of Legislator or Legislative Staff No Fee No Fee Guests 18 and Older $75 per guest $125 per guest Based on contribution level and subject to verification by the SLC. Primary participants may not register colleagues as guests.

Southern Office of The Council of State Governments P.O. Box 98129 Atlanta, Georgia 30359 phone: (404) 633-1866 fax: (404) 633-4896 web: slcatlanta.org Colleen Cousineau Director, Southern Legislative Conference Director, Southern Office of The Council of State Governments REGIONAL VIEW NATIONAL REACH Founded in 1933, The Council of State Governments (CSG) is our nation s only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships. Opened in 1959, the Southern Office of CSG promotes intergovernmental cooperation among its 15 member states, predominantly through the programs and services provided by its Southern Legislative Conference. Legislative leadership, members and staff utilize the SLC to identify and analyze solutions for the most prevalent and unique state government policy issues facing Southern states. Meanwhile, SLC member outreach in state capitols and coordination of domestic and international delegations, leadership development and staff exchange programs, meetings, and fly-ins support state policymakers and legislative staff in their work to build a stronger region. Established in 1947, the SLC is a member-driven organization and the largest of four regional conferences of CSG, comprising the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference, convened as the focal point and apex of its activities, is the premier public policy forum for Southern state legislators and the largest regional gathering of legislative members and staff. The annual meeting and a broad array of similarly well-established and successful SLC programs focusing on both existing and emerging state government challenges provide policymakers diverse opportunities to ask questions of policy experts and share their knowledge with colleagues. Southern Legislative Conference and SLC are trademarks registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.