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A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE
LEGISLATURES ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND
COMMITMENT TO STATE LEGISLATORS, LEGISLATIVE STAFF, AND LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTIONS.
WHEREAS, our nation’s state legislatures are America’s laboratories of democracy that have
continually demonstrated that they are ideal organizations to resolve difficult policy choices and tackle emerging
challenges; and
WHEREAS, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) was created in 1975 from the
merger of three organizations that served or represented state legislatures and shared the belief that legislative
service is one of democracy’s worthiest pursuits; and
WHEREAS, NCSL has evolved during the past half-century to become the premier organization solely
dedicated to serving state and territorial legislatures and legislative staff; and
WHEREAS, NSCL is a bipartisan organization with three objectives: to advance the effectiveness,
independence, and integrity of state legislatures, to foster interstate communication and cooperation, and to
ensure states have a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system; and
WHEREAS, state legislatures are comprised of diverse legislators who find common ground and
resolve complex issues even though they represent constituents from different communities and backgrounds;
and
WHEREAS, NCSL helps facilitate an exchange of ideas, provides critical research and information, and
encourages a rigorous review of complex problems confronting our communities, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS, NCSL creates opportunities for state legislatures to have a cohesive voice in the federal
system; and
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WHEREAS, Montana Sen. Antoinette Rosell served as a founding member of the NCSL Executive
Committee, 1974-1975; and
WHEREAS, other Montana state legislators have enjoyed a mutually beneficial, professional
association with NCSL while serving as members of the NCSL Executive Committee:
Rep. Robert Marks, 1978-1979
Sen. Bea McCarthy, 2002-2004
Sen. Elsie Arntzen, 2010-2013
Rep. Art Wittich, 2014-2016
Rep. Ellie Hill Smith, 2016-2018
Rep. Marilyn Ryan, 2018-2021
Sen. Barry Usher, 2021-present, currently serving as Vice Chair; and
WHEREAS, various Montana legislative staff members have each made important contributions to
NCSL through their service as members of the NCSL Executive Committee:
Susan Byorth Fox, Executive Director, Legislative Services
Sonia Gavin, Legislative Librarian, Legislative Services
Rachel Weiss, Research Director, Legislative Services; and
WHEREAS, Susan Byorth Fox, Executive Director, Legislative Services, was a founding member of the
NCSL Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee Staff section in 2016; and
WHEREAS, recent Montana legislative staff and lawmakers have served in leadership roles within
NCSL, contributing to NCSL's voice in the federal system and the professional development of their colleagues
across the country:
Sen. Elsie Arntzen, Co-Vice Chair, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee
Amy Carlson, President, National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices
Marilyn Daumiller, Staff Co-Chair, Health and Human Services Committee
Rep. Llew Jones, Co-Chair, NCSL Education Committee; Chair NCSL Budget Working Group
Pad McCracken, Staff Co-Chair, Education Committee
Marilyn Daumiller, Staff Co-Chair, Human Services and Welfare Committee
Susan Byorth Fox, Staff Co-Chair, Legislative Effectiveness Committee, Staff Co-Chair, NCSL
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Standing Committees
Senator Kristin Hansen, Co-Vice Chair, Education Committee
Rep. Frederick Moore, Co-Vice Chair, Health and Human Services Committee
Megan Moore, Staff Vice Co-Chair, NCSL Budgets and Revenue Committee
Patricia Murdo, Staff Co-Chair, Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce
Committee
Bradley Murfitt, Executive Board, National Legislative Services and Security Association
Hope Stockwell, Staff Co-Chair, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee
Joe Triem, President-Elect, National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices
Sen. Barry Usher, Co-Chair, NCSL Law and Public Safety Committee
Rachel Weiss, Staff Co-Chair, NCSL Elections and Redistricting Committee; Immediate Past Chair,
Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee Staff Association; Staff Co-Vice Chair, NCSL Overall Standing
Committee; and
WHEREAS, at least 10 Montana legislative staff have completed NCSL's prestigious and competitive
leadership development program for legislative staff, called the Legislative Staff Management Institute; and
WHEREAS, at least 12 Montana legislative staff and lawmakers have completed an NCSL Fellowship
program:
Rep. Laurie Bishop, Maternal and Child Health Fellow
Rep. Mary Caferro, Maternal and Child Health Fellow
Rep. Jennifer Carlson, Child Welfare Fellow
Rep. Jane Gillette, Maternal and Child Health Fellow, Early Childhood Fellow
Sen. Carl Glimm, Opioid Policy Fellow
Sen. Ryan Lynch, Pretrial Policy Fellow
Sen. Edie McClafferty, Early Childhood Fellow
Pad McCracken, Early Childhood Fellow
Rep. Sharon Stewart Peregoy, Early Childhood Fellow
Rep. Amy Regier, Opioid Policy Fellow
Sen. Laura Smith, Opioid Policy Fellow, Early Childhood Fellow
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Sen. Barry Usher, Pretrial Policy Fellow; and
WHEREAS, NCSL provides opportunities for state legislators and staff to better understand and
appreciate the important role they play in preserving and protecting legislative institutions as effective,
independent, and ethical organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA:
That the State of Montana does hereby recognize and commend the National Conference of State
Legislatures for its exceptional leadership and commitment to state legislators, legislative staff, and legislative
institutions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislative Services Division send a copy of this resolution to
NCSL.
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I hereby certify that the within bill,
SJ 10, originated in the Senate.
___________________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
___________________________________________
President of the Senate
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
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Speaker of the House
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 10
INTRODUCED BY B. USHER
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES
ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOR PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO
STATE LEGISLATORS, LEGISLATIVE STAFF, AND LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTIONS.