2020JULY 15–23

ALEC | AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL

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July 15 | Wednesday

Virtual Workshops, Virtual Meetings

July 16 | Thursday

Virtual General Sessions, Virtual Workshops, Virtual Task Force Meetings

July 17 | Friday

Virtual General Sessions, Virtual Task Force Meetings

July 21 | Tuesday

Virtual Workshops & Trainings

July 22 | Wednesday

Virtual Workshops & Trainings

July 23 | Thursday

Virtual Workshops & Trainings

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ESTALEC Workshop

10 things states can do now to help alleviate state budget challenges by protecting the safety net and encouraging work

Today, states are facing the perfect storm: budget deficits, business closures, unemployment, and increased welfare dependency. While any of these would be considered a major challenge for elected leaders, this combination calls for a thoughtful and deliberate review of strategies to manage some of the largest drivers of state budget spending – Medicaid and other welfare programs.

In this session, the Foundation for Government Accountability will show you how to tackle budget shortfalls head-on and put your state budget back on the path to prosperity.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ESTALEC Workshop

COVID-19 & Outdated Emergency Management Acts Facilitated Gubernatorial Overreach

In response to COVID-19, legislatures across the country are taking a fresh look at executive authority during an emergency like COVID-19. Some governors overstepped their authority.

In Wisconsin, the Supreme Court overturned Governor Evers’ executive order and allowed the legislature to reopen the state. And in other states, ambiguities in state emergency management acts facilitated gubernatorial power grabs during the crisis. With this context in mind, state chamber leaders will host a discussion on state executive power and overreach.

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM ESTACCE Workshop

The Future of High Speed Internet in Communities

Many communities are receiving CARE funding form the federal government. Some communities have expressed interest in using the money for rural broadband. We will examine the industry and discuss if this is a wise use of taxpayers money in light of rapid changes in broadband.

DailyWednesday, July 15 Virtual Workshops

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTSDailyThursday, July 16Virtual Workshops

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ESTACCE Workshop

Managing Budget Shortfalls

COVID-19 and Civil Unrest have placed huge financial burdens on local governments. Our panel will discuss ideas to save money and focus on core services.

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM ESTACCE Workshop

Debt on the Federal, State and Local Level

With major pandemics and unrest hitting the budget hard, what is going on with debt on all levels of government. Is anyone thriving or is government going further into the red?

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM ESTACCE Workshop

Public Safety in Challenging Times

COVID-19 and Civil Unrest have brought more focus on law enforcement and the demands of public safety officials. Where do things stand now and what can we do to improve?

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM ESTACCE Workshop

Needed Reforms for Zoning and Land-use

Both counties and cities deal with land-use and zoning on a regular basis. However, the issue of growth or a lack of growth is a contentious issue in many communities. We will discuss ideas to make zoning and land use simpler and less complicated, while meeting demand.

DailyTuesday, July 21Virtual Workshops & Trainings

HIGHLIGHTS

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ESTALEC Workshop

Four Paths To A State-Drafted Voter-Ratified U.S. Balance Budget Amendment (BBA)

After COVID-19 recedes into our national memory and the PPP checks have all been cashed, the United States will need to address a multi-trillion dollar national debt. Join us for a discussion featuring former WI Governor Scott Walker and other state legislative leaders to learn about the four paths that ultimately lead to a BBA for America. We’re closer than you think to a constitutional amendment!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTTraining

Update Your Social Media Skills for 2020: How to Get the Most out of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

In this session, learn how to pick up new skills or refresh old ones as we discuss current best practices on the most popular social media platforms. What kind of constituents can be found on each platform? How often should you post? What kinds of content work best? And during this time, how can social media replace live in-person interactions? Leave with practical tips that can be applied to your own social profiles or easily handled by staff.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTALEC Workshop

Community Corrections and Clean Slates: Ideas States Can Undertake on Their Policy Plates

This panel will discuss the intersection and relatedness between community corrections and clean slate policies, which enable human opportunity and lower recidivism rates. Some states have addressed these issues and have reaped the benefits. Join us to learn how these issues can both have a transformative impact on corrections and empower individuals.

DailyTuesday, July 21Virtual Workshops & Trainings

HIGHLIGHTS

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST ALEC Workshop

Removing Barriers to Healthcare

In response to COVID-19, Americans have been thinking about ways to remove barriers in the healthcare space and allow for greater access to providers. Join healthcare experts from the Pacific Legal Foundation and the Mackinac Center for a discussion highlighting policies and regulations currently stifling access to healthcare providers and equipment.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ESTTraining

Social Media Advertising Made Simple: How to Leverage Self-Serve Tools to Raise Constituent Engagement

Have you ever wondered what a spending just a few dollars on sponsored social posts can do? You don’t need a big budget to take advantage of the benefits of social ads! In this session, learn how to use paid advertising on social media to increase an online following, raise issue awareness, widen your constituent engagement, collect emails and phone numbers, and more. Leave with a step-by-step guide on how to get started and live interactive suggestions based on your budget and goals. Feel free to come with specific questions about your situation, there will be time for Q & A. For those that need a refresher on social media platforms, we suggest attending the “Update Your Social Media Skills” session first.

DailyWednesday, July 22Virtual Workshops & Trainings

HIGHLIGHTS

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ESTALEC Workshop

Reopening Schools in the Time of COVID-19: Why Options and Innovation Matter

As a battle brews over when and how to reopen schools, we examine what success looks like. How can federal relief both expand options for families and empower states to be innovative? And how do we prevent permanent closure of private schools serving children from lower-income families?

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ESTTraining

Untapped Potential: Speaking to the Next Generation of Voters

The Campus Leadership Project, a unique Turning Point USA initiative, is America’s preeminent college student advocacy program that identifies and supports the next generation of student leaders. Join their National Enterprise Director, Nick VandenNieuwenhof, along with five of the nation’s brightest student leaders, while they discuss how to effectively communicate with America’s untapped youth voter base.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTALEC Workshop

Policy Prescriptions to Expand Education Opportunities in a Post-COVID-19 World

COVID-19 is changing the way we do just about everything. That is especially true when it comes to how we are educating our children. Join legislators and education reformers in a conversation on digital, private and homeschool responses to the global pandemic.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTTraining

Update Your Social Media Skills for 2020: How to Get the Most out of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

In this session, learn how to pick up new skills or refresh old ones as we discuss current best practices on the most popular social media platforms. What kind of constituents can be found on each platform? How often should you post? What kinds of content work best? And during this time, how can social media replace live in-person interactions? Leave with practical tips that can be applied to your own social profiles or easily handled by staff.

DailyThursday, July 23Virtual Workshops & Trainings

HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the 47th ALEC Annual Meeting at your fingertips today! We have taken great care to ensure that you get exactly what you want out of our meeting, which is why you can now register for an individual workshop pass for $50. Join us and create a meeting experience catered to your interests and desires!

If interested, please register here and choose the “Workshop-Only Pass” as your admission item. Note, the option to purchase a workshop-only pass grants you access to one (1) workshop only. Through the registration process, you will be asked to select the one (1) workshop you plan to attend at point of purchase.

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2020JULY 15–23

Welcome to the ALEC Virtual Annual Meeting

AGENDA

AGENDAWednesday, July 15 Time Program

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ALEC Workshop: 10 Things States Can Do Now to Help Alleviate State Budget Challenges by Protecting the Safety Net and Encouraging Work

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Task Force Chairs Meeting

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ALEC Workshop: COVID-19 & Outdated Emergency Management Acts Facilitated Gubernatorial Overreach

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

American City County Exchange (ACCE) Workshop: The Future of High Speed Internet in Communities

Thursday, July 16 Time Program

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Opening General Session

10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAmerican City County Exchange (ACCE) Workshop: Managing Budget Shortfalls

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Task Force on Criminal Justice

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Task Force on Homeland Security

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Task Force on Tax and Fiscal Policy

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

American City County Exchange (ACCE) Workshop: Debt on the Federal, State and Local Level

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM General Session

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

American City County Exchange (ACCE) Workshop: Public Safety in Challenging Times

2:15 PM - 5:15 PM Task Force on Energy, Environment and Agriculture

2:15 PM - 5:15 PM Task Force on Health and Human Services

3:00 PM - 3:50 PMAmerican City County Exchange (ACCE): Policy Task Force Meeting

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

American City County Exchange (ACCE) Workshop: Needed Reforms for Zoning and Land-use

Please note, all times listed are Eastern Standard Time.

All session links will open 1 hour prior to listed start time.

Friday, July 17 Time Program

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM General Session

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Task Force on Civil Justice

10:00 AM - 1:00 PMTask Force on Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Task Force on Federalism and International Relations

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Closing General Session

2:15 PM - 5:15 PM Task Force on Communications and Technology

2:15 PM - 5:15 PM Task Force on Education and Workforce Development

Tuesday, July 21 Time Program

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

ALEC Workshop: Four Paths to a State-Drafted Voter-Ratified U.S. Balance Budget Amendment

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Training: Update Your Social Media Skills for 2020: How to Get the Most out of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ALEC Workshop: Community Corrections and Clean Slates: Ideas States Can Undertake on Their Policy Plates

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ALEC Workshop: Removing Barriers to Healthcare

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Training: Social Media Advertising Made Simple: How to Leverage Self-Serve Tools to Raise Constituent Engagement

AGENDAPlease note, all times listed are Eastern Standard Time.

All session links will open 1 hour prior to listed start time.

Wednesday, July 22 Time Program

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

ALEC Workshop: Reopening Schools in the Time of COVID-19: Why Options and Innovation Matter

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Suburban Caucus Meeting

2:30 PM - 3:30 PMTraining: Untapped Potential: Speaking to the Next Generation of Voters

Thursday, July 23 Time Program

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ALEC Workshop: Policy Prescriptions to Expand Education Opportunities in a Post-COVID-19 World

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Training: Update Your Social Media Skills for 2020: How to Get the Most out of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Rural Caucus Meeting

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Iron Lady Happy Hour

AGENDAPlease note, all times listed are Eastern Standard Time.

All session links will open 1 hour prior to listed start time.

Iron Lady Award

Iron Lady Reception

The Iron Lady Reception is

held each year at the ALEC

Annual Meeting in honor

of the Honorable Margaret

Thatcher. At the reception, the

Iron Lady Award is presented

to an outstanding woman who

has led the charge guided by

the principles of free enterprise

and individual liberty.

ALEC | ACCE Women’s Caucus Presents

of Women’s Suffrage100 Years

The Women’s Caucus is represented by leaders of both ALEC and ACCE and encourages idea sharing, mentorship and training by women, for women with the goal of cultivating strong legislative leaders.

The Women’s Caucus is a forum that brings together women policymakers from across the states to discuss issues and facilitate the leadership and fellowship of women. We believe all issues are women’s issues, and that women offer a unique perspective based on their backgrounds and experiences.

All issues are women’s issues, and the ALEC/ACCE Women’s Caucus is your opportunity to:• Network with women legislators from across the states and

participate in all ALEC/ACCE Women’s Caucus meetings• Access leadership and professional development resources

through training sessions and workshops• Be featured on the ALEC podcast and regular communications

highlighting members of the ALEC/ACCE Women’s Caucus and their accomplishments

Women’s CaucusALEC | ACCE

Co-Chairs Arizona Senate President Karen Fann and Jefferson, Colorado County Commissioner Libby Szabo.

2020DECEMBER 2–4

US CAPITALWASHINGTON, DC

2020DECEMBER 2–4

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