Title: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Language: English
Type: Website
Nature: Government Website
Published: September 24, 2021
Region: North America (NA)
Country: United States
Topic: Legal Framework
Keywords: Legal Framework *, Legislation and Laws **
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National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
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NCSL, founded in 1975, represents the legislatures in the states, territories and commonwealths of the U.S. Its mission is to advance the effectiveness, independence and integrity of legislatures and to foster interstate cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information among legislatures.
NCSL also represents legislatures in dealing with the federal government, especially in support of state sovereignty and state flexibility and protection from unfunded federal mandates and unwarranted federal preemption. The conference promotes cooperation between state legislatures in the U.S. and those in other countries.
In addition, NCSL is committed to improving the operations and management of state legislatures, and the effectiveness of legislators and legislative staff. NCSL also encourages the practice of high standards of conduct by legislators and legislative staff.
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