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1 National Lieutenant Governors Association Federal State Relations Meeting Agenda March 18 20, 2015 Crowne Plaza Washington DC th St NW, Washington, DC USA Tel: As of 3/10/2015 4:02 PM (check frequently for up to date agendas as date stamped) NEARLY FINAL (to print ). Minor changes may occur. Attire is Business. NLGA complies with ADA. Let NLGA know in advance of needs. Meals are listed so meeting attendees may plan for their own dietary needs. No special meals can or will be ordered. ACCESS: Sessions are open to registered attendees, unless the session is marked private, for members only, for CAPS only, or other limited access. Press access is noted below. All attendees must pre register online, and registration closed March 11, Registration is the only way to generate a badge. NO INDIVIDUAL is allowed access to any room, meal, reception, event, or shared mode of transportation without a badge, without exception. All attendees will show photo ID at the registration desk when picking up their badge. Badges may only be picked up by the person whose name is on the badge and only during registration hours. There will be no on site registration or substitution. SECURITY OFFICERS: State Patrol officers are asked to complete complimentary online registration. All officers are asked to wear the NGSA or state pin. PRESS ACCESS: Daytime sessions are open to press, except if otherwise marked. Meals, evening events, and events outside the hotel are not open to press. Press must pre register. At registration, press must show photo ID and press credentials. Press will wear NLGA badges and work from designated areas. IGA ACCESS: A registration in the intergovernmental category is a Daytime pass. NO evening event or event outside the hotel is open to a registrant in the intergovernmental category. DEADLINES: Public Leadership in Energy & the Environment Award Application deadline: February 15, 2015 Public Leadership in Public Health Award Application deadline: February 15, 2015 Hotel Reservation deadline: February 16, 2015 Policy Resolution filing deadline: February 23, 2015 at 5:00 pm EST (send to mconway@nlga.us) Co Sponsor a Resolution March 11, 2015 at 10:00 am EST (contact mconway@nlga.us) Registration Deadline: March 11, 2015 at 10:00 am EST (online at Date & Time Session Location Tuesday, March 17, 2015 TBD by RLGA (Unaffiliated group) RLGA Activity (contact that group directly for info) Contact RLGA Noon 1:30 p (Unaffiliated group) NLGA Treasurer Lt. Governor Matt Michels (SD) Speaks to Washington Area State Government Relations Group (WASRG) Luncheon Contact NLGA at jhurst@nlga.us if you are a LG or 2nd in Command wishing to attend. Contact NLGA NLGA Twitter Contest: A Starbucks gift card awarded daily to an attendee. on Twitter and be entered to win DAILY by tweeting a new fact learned, a best practice to share, or a photo. 4:30 6:30 pm NLGA reception: Celebrating the Power of Women in Government NLGA is pleased to honor its guests from Women in Government Relations Open to: NLGA members & their spouses, NLGA CAPs, and Women in Government Relations (WGR) members (No Press) Women in Government Relations is a 900 member association of professional

2 women in government relations (see NLGA celebrates having women as Chair and Chair Elect at this reception to build powerful networks, share experiences, and enhance professional relationships. 5:30 5:50 pm Remarks from Lt. Governors NLGA Chair Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman (CT) NLGA Treasurer Lt. Gov. Matt Michels (SD) NLGA Midwest Region Chair Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann (IN) NLGA East Region Chair Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (NY) (tent. confirmed) Moderator: NLGA Director & CEO Julia Hurst Wednesday, March 18, :30 a 3:00 p NLGA Registration NLGA Twitter Contest: A Starbucks gift card awarded daily to an attendee. on Twitter and be entered to win DAILY by tweeting a new fact learned, a best practice to share, or a photo. 8:00 a 9:45 a NLGA Welcome Breakfast Private for NLGA members only (Lt. Governors, Secs. of State, Sen Pres.) (eggs, bacon, yogurt) NLGA members will enjoy collaborative networking followed by a facilitated welcome and best practices exchange. 10:00 10:15 a NLGA Opening Session Pledge of Allegiance Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut Roll Call of the States NLGA Executive Director Julia Hurst Welcome by NLGA Chair Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman (CT) Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut 10:15 11:15 am NLGA Opening Plenary: Developing a Growth Agenda for States This plenary details avenues that state leaders may pursue to create growth and jobs in the states and territories. Former governor John Engler works daily with the CEOs of the world s major global companies with $7.2 trillion in annual revenues and employing 16 million persons. From this perspective, he will provide specific suggestions on ways states can foster jobs growth. Through recent recession, every state and territory benefited from global trade through exports and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will outline specific ways lieutenant governors and the states seconds in command may help connect their constituents to global opportunity. Finally, nationally sought after author Travis H. Brown will highlight the top three causes of wealth and people moving between the states. Business Roundtable President & former three term Michigan Governor John Engler Ambassador Robert Holleyman, Deputy United States Trade Representative How Money Walks author & Pelopidas CEO Travis H. Brown Moderator: Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Wisconsin 11:15 a 12:30 p NLGA Infrastructure Investment Conversation: How Soon & How? NLGA members agree 21 st century jobs require 21 st infrastructure from ports Farraugut Room (across from )

3 12:30 12:45 p Could be earlier or later depending on how meeting is running and roads to rail and aerospace. The state and territorial seconds in command understand the potential consequences of delays or underinvestment in infrastructure improvement. These two leading national transportation experts will first spend up to five minutes each providing an up to the minute prognostication of possible Congressional action (or inaction) on infrastructure investment. Then, each will overview specific actions lieutenant governors may engage in to best position their states and territories to create 21 st century infrastructure now. Executive Director Thomas Smith, American Society of Civil Engineers Information Technology and Innovation Foundation President & National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission Chair Robert Atkinson Moderator: Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, Vermont NLGA Exec. Comm. East Region Republican at Large member NLGA Group Photo Group photo of NLGA Members (lieutenant governors, Secretaries, & Sen. Pres.) immediately upon conclusion of previous session. No roll call will be taken 12:45 1:15p NLGA All Attendee Lunch (salad, chicken, dumplings) 1:15 1:45 pm NLGA Business Session: NLGA Meetings Updates Indianapolis, Indiana (July 8 10, 2015) Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Indiana Midwest Region Chair Stairwell Sphinx Club, Oasis Rm (1315 K St) (just around corner or thru stairs) Hartford, Connecticut (October 21 23, 2015) Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut NLGA Chair Washington, DC (March 2016) Preferred dates to bid? (W F) Mar 16 18, Mar (Good Fri), or Mar 30 Apr 1, 2015 (Easter Mar 27 th, Spring Breaks? Cherry Blos Parade is ) NLGA Director Julia Hurst Michigan 2016 Annual Meeting Bid Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa In lieu of Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Michigan 1:45 3:00 pm (May start earlier or later depending on how previous session runs) NLGA: Policy Resolutions Committee To operate per Article VI and Article VII of the NLGA Articles. Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds (IA - R), Committee Chair Lt. Gov. Angela McLean (MT D) Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann (IN R) PENDING (D) All NLGA members are encouraged to attend the committee hearing because All members are asked to present all questions and any amendments in advance of the NLGA meeting or, at latest, in this committee meeting. Upon final passage

4 Immediately upon conclusion of Resolutions Committee from this committee, should a resolution pass, the resolution is heard for final passage on Friday morning by the entire body. While resolutions can be questioned and amended at that time, it the practice and preference of members to field all questions and amendments in advance of the NLGA meeting or in this committee hearing. The deadline to file a resolution was February 23, Full text of resolutions is at click Conferences, Federal State Relations Meeting, Resolutions link. 1. Resolution to Increase Diversity Participation in Clinical Trials Sponsors: Lt. Govs. Matt Michels (SD R ) & Nancy Wyman (CT D) & Jeff Colyer, M.D. (KS R ) 2. Resolution recognizing and promoting Arts Education Week Sponsors: Lt. Govs. Kim Reynolds (IA R) & Nancy Wyman (CT D) Per NLGA governance, to file a policy resolution for consideration at a meeting, a NLGA member (Lt. Gov., Sec of State or Sen. Pres.) is required to send the language to NLGA with a co sponsor of an opposite party. At least one of the two sponsors must be present to handle the resolution in this committee and, if it passes here, one of the two must be present again Friday morning in the NLGA Business session. Direct any question to NLGA Assoc. Dir. Mike Conway at (859) or at mconway@nlga.us. NLGA CAPs Collegial Meeting Private (CAPs only) NLGA Conference Associate Partners (CAPs) are invited to attend a collegial meeting led by your elected officers. Moderator: Jim Delatte, Takeda Other CAPs officers: Chris Riley, ADM and Jon Barganier, Eli Lilly 3:00 4:30 pm NLGA Members Personal Meetings Time On the Hill (No outside group may schedule into this block) Per the NLGA Executive Committee, this block of time is for lieutenant governors for their personally planned DC based meetings regarding specific state and territorial needs and to attend to other office needs. No group is to schedule into this time for any reason. 4:30 5:30 pm NLGA Members & CAPs Reception (pasta bar) A reception for NLGA members and the Conference Associate Partners (CAPs). 5:30 pm NLGA Load Bus 6:00 7:45 pm NLGA Event: Conversation with the European Union and its institutions Light reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States in the presence of the Director of the European Parliament Liaison Office to the U.S. Congress Ambassador s Residence, 2534 Belmont Rd NW, Washington DC In a global economy, lieutenant governors help lead subnational relations to advance economic development. Americans and Europeans together constitute a leading force in the world economy and, over the last 60 years, the nations have cooperated closely to enhance peace, freedom and human rights, and to face contemporary challenges most notably the threat of terrorism and the need to increase economic growth. Several elected officials of European Parliament will be in attendance, as well as EU representatives in Washington. NLGA Chair Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut Ambassador of the European Union David O Sullivan

5 Director Antoine Ripoll, European Parliament Liaison Office to the U.S. Congress Thursday, March 19, :30 a 1:30 p NLGA Registration NLGA Twitter Contest: A Starbucks gift card awarded daily to an attendee. on Twitter and be entered to win DAILY by tweeting a new fact learned, a best practice to share, or a photo. 8:00 8:30 am NLGA Keynote: EPA: Launching a New Era of State Partnerships The Environmental Protection Agency mission is to protect public health and the environment. Among EPA s seven themes for its future is Launching a New Era of State Partnerships. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will discuss ways the federal EPA and state governments and agencies may ensure the efficiency, efficacy, and coordination of overlapping and complementary efforts. Administrator Gina McCarthy, Environmental Protection Agency Moderator: Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut NLGA Chair 8:30 9:00 am NLGA All Attendee Breakfast (eggs, bacon, yogurt) 9:10 10:00 am NLGA Co Keynote: Are Your State s Colleges Ready for the New U.S. Dept. of Education s College Ratings System & Free Community College? With a goal to make college more accessible and affordable and ensure that all students graduate with an education of real value, the President directed the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) to develop and publish a new college ratings system by the school year. Public comment on the draft framework for the ratings system end The first iteration of college ratings is scheduled to be published in advance of the school year. The department s thirdranking official, and the one in charge of the ratings system, will overview and discuss the plan. She will also touch on the Administration s proposed free community college plan. Then, a perspective from higher education institutions will be provided. Deputy Under Secretary Jamienne Studley, US Dept. of Education Senior Vice President Terry Hartle, American Council on Education Moderator: Lt. Governor Angela McLean, Montana 10:00 10:45 am NLGA Panel: Increasing Diversity Participation in Clinical Trials NLGA members will work in 2015 to increase diversity participation in and awareness of clinical trials. This effort aims to improve public health, to decrease minority health disparities, and to foster successful innovation which yields constituent benefit through medical advancement and related bioscience commerce. As the first director of the new Office of Minority Health in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Jonca Bull will overview the lack of clinical participation in clinical trials, will discuss why increasing diversity participation is important, and will provide insight on federal government efforts on this issue. Dr. James Powell of the National Medical Association s Project I.M.P.A.C.T. (Increasing Minority Participation and Awareness of Clinical Trials) will describe this effort form the physician side and share lessons learned on how help overcome barriers to minority participation. Both speakers will conclude their

6 remarks with specific suggestions on how lieutenant governors and seconds incommand can positively impact this effort. Dr. Jonca Bull, Office of Minority Health Director, F.D.A. Dr. James Powell, Project I.M.P.A.C.T. Principal Investigator, National Medical Association Moderator: Lt. Governor Matt Michels, South Dakota 10:45 11:15 am NLGA Keynote: The Importance of Transatlantic Dialogue for US States and Territories and Germany Chair Wolfgang Gerhardt will discuss the vitality of developing relationships between the American states and Germany, ending with the formal invitation for a NLGA mission to Germany in Chair Wolfgang Gerhardt, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and former leader of the German Free Democrat Party (FDP) Moderator: Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, Maryland Approx. 11:05 am: Group Photo of NLGA members with Chair Gerhardt 11:15 11:45 am NLGA Finance Committee Reports Lt. Governor Matt Michels, South Dakota NLGA Treasurer Review NLGA Audit FY 14 Presentation of Proposed Reserve and Investment Policy Status of FY 15 Financials 11:45 Noon NLGA Presentation of Public Leadership in Energy and Environment award This award is presented by GE to a NLGA member who is nominated per the details at click awards. Noon 12:30 p NLGA All Attendee Lunch (salad, pasta, chicken) 12:30 1:15 pm NLGA CAPs planned Session: Potential Impacts on & Options for the States Regarding the proposed Clean Power Plan The EPA proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP) seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel fired power plants by 30% from 2005 levels. In it, the EPA assigns 49 states (those with fossil fuel fired power plants) different carbon dioxide emissions limits to be implemented by 2020 and achieved by State emissions limits would vary based on the existing electric generating mix and an EPA assessment of each state s ability to implement four defined emission reduction measures. The EPA estimates compliance costs between $7 $8 billion with $31 billion in benefits, while industrial groups say compliance costs between $40 $366 billion with considerably less benefit. Other questions include that, as drafted, building codes would become federally enforceable in states which choose to meet goals via energy efficiency options. Final regulations are expected in June of 2015, but one Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner (FERC), in his second term (appointed once by President Bush and once by President Obama) feels greater, more transparent discussion with states and stakeholders should be held. He Sphinx Club, Oasis Rm (1315 K St) (just around corner or thru stairs)

7 will highlight concerns over potential impacts to markets, states real ability to meet the deadlines, and implications of the CPP on the reliability of the nation's electricity system. While federal and state debate continues, there are pending legal challenges and other legal options available for states at this stage and in stages to come which will be briefed by a former EPA General Counsel. Commissioner Philip D. Moeller, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Attorney Roger Martella, Sidney Austin LLP Introduction: Lt. Governor Peter Kinder, Missouri (invited) Moderator: Mr. Jim Delatte, Takeda 1:15 5:00 pm NLGA Members Personal Meetings Time On the Hill (No outside group may schedule into this block) Per the NLGA Executive Committee, this block of time is for lieutenant governors for their personally planned DC based meetings regarding specific state and territorial needs and to attend to other office needs. No group is to schedule into this time for any reason. 5:30 pm Load Bus 6:00 7:30 pm NLGA Embassy Event: Reception with the Ambassador of Canada The United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world and the bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most extensive in the world. Bilateral trade totals more than $2 billion a day in goods and services and about 300,000 people cross between the countries every day by all modes of transport. In fields ranging from security and law enforcement to environmental protection to free trade, the two countries work closely together on multiple levels, from federal to local. In a global economy, lieutenant governors help lead subnational international relations to advance economic development. Ambassador Gary Doer will host the NLGA attendees to promote our shared and valued bi lateral relationship. Deputy Head of Mission, Denis Stevens, Canada NLGA Chair Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut 501 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 6 th Flr. The timing of this evening is arranged to begin and end at times so that ALL attending lieutenant governors may attend the Canadian reception with an opportunity to make individual, personal evening dinner appointments AFTER Friday, March 20, :00 11:00 am NLGA Registration NLGA Twitter Contest: A Starbucks gift card awarded daily to an attendee. on Twitter and be entered to win DAILY by tweeting a new fact learned, a best practice to share, or a photo. 8:00 8:45 am Join Us for some Before Breakfast Bee Gees! NLGA: Hands Only CPR: Demonstration & Lesson By American Heart Association Please arrive on time to receive training as a group. Photos permitted. Learn Hands Only CPR to the beat of the Bee Gee's Stayin' Alive. CPR Anytime Kits will be provided to all participants attending the session. The kits allow participants to train family & friends in the same lifesaving techniques you

8 learn and practice in this session. 8:30 8:45am NLGA: Impact of Hands Only Training on States & Schools Community CPR Manager Steve Traverso, American Heart Association 8:45 9:15 am NLGA All Attendee Breakfast (eggs, bacon, yogurt) 9:15 9:30 am NLGA Presentation of Public Leadership in Advancing Healthy Lifestyles award This award is presented by Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA to a NLGA member who is nominated per the details at click awards. 9:30 10:15 am NLGA Panel: Boots on the Ground: U.S. Military Facilities and the States Boots on the ground via military facilities in the states contributes to security, but also to jobs, economic opportunity, and community activity. Veterans Department Deputy Secretary Sloan Gibson will discuss how state and territorial leaders can most effectively work with the Department of Veterans Affairs on issues related to veterans hospitals and clinics, veterans centers, cemeteries and more located or needed in the states. Then, Dep. Under Secretary of Defense John Conger will discuss a current Pentagon estimate that 25% of military infrastructure in the U.S. is excess and examining the excess is crucial during the period of reducing force structure. He will explore ways state and federal leaders can work together for possible base restructuring. Director Glenn Haggstrom, Division of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, Dept. of Veterans Affairs (invited) Acting Deputy Under Secretary John Conger, US Dept. of Defense, Installations & Environment Moderator: Lt. Governor Mike Stack, Pennsylvania 10:15 11:15 am NLGA Executive Committee meeting Chair: Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut Policy Resolutions Committee report Final Debate & vote on all passed Policy Resolutions Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Treasurer s Final Summary Report & Associated Votes Lt. Governor Matt Michels, South Dakota International Committee Report Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui, Hawaii In lieu of Lt. Governor John Sanchez, New Mexico Executive Committee Report Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Connecticut Old Business New Business Sphinx Club, Oasis Rm (1315 K St) (just around corner or thru stairs) 11:15 am ADJOURN GENERAL SESSIONS 11:30 a 2:30 p (Unaffiliated group) DLGA Event (LG Only Mtg, Policy Discussion, Reception) NAHB