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Thirty NLGA members preside over their state Senates.  Many control the manner of debate, fourteen assign bills to committee, others determine the order bills are heard.
NLGA Resolutions Adopted, title only, 2000 - current
These resolutions are listed by title only, not full text.

Resolutions Adopted in 2011
(Adopted at Annual Meeting, July 2011)
Resolution in Support of Recognizing the Importance of the Arts to the United States and its Economy:
        Building Healthier States Through the Arts

Resolution on Inspiring Better Government
Resolution to Encourage School Systems to Have Epinephrine Readily Available for  Treating Anaphylactic
         Reactions

Resolution in Support of Improving the Quality of and Expanding Access to Voluntary State Home Visiting            
         Programs

Resolution in Support of Strengthening our Military Families  - Comcast PSA's regarding
        www.operationhomefront.com - PSA 1- PSA 2- PSA 3 - PSA 4

Resolution in Support of STEM Education Initiative

(Adopted at Federal-State Relations Meeting, March 2011)
Resolution on Affirming the Importance of Folic Acid in the Diets of Women of Childbearing Age
Resolution in Support of NLGA's "Your Heart Is In Your Hands" Cardiovascular Awareness Campaign

Resolution to Encourage the Elimination of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools

Resolutions Adopted in 2010
(Adopted at Annual Meeting, July 2010)
Resolution On Pandemic Flu Preparedness
Resolution on Promoting Competition in Government Acquisition and Procurement Programs

Resolutions Adopted in 2010
(Adopted at Winter Meeting, March 2010)
Resolution on Supporting Military Children and Families by Reviewing and Distributing the “SOFAR Guide for
   
 Helping Children and Youth Cope With the Deployment and Return of a Parent in the National Guard or Other
   
 Military Reserves”
Resolution To Continue The Public Leadership In The Arts Award
Resolution In Support Of Patient Centered Medical Homes
Resolution on Open Government Data
Resolution Establishing The Public Leadership In Sustainability Award
Resolution In Support of 'Ending Cervical Cancer in our Lifetime'

Resolutions Adopted in 2009
(Adopted at Annual Meeting)
Ensuring the Adoption of Health Information Technology Systems
Resolution in Support of the Teach for America Program
Resolution in Support of US Agriculture Relating to the Dairy Crisis
Resolution in Concurrence with Federal Government Allocation for Robust
             Broadband Internet Awareness, Adoption, and Use Programs

Resolution in Support of the Expansion of FDA Research on the Benefits and Safety of Camelina Sativa  
Collaboration to Create the National Collection on the Office of Lieutenant Governor 
Honoring Americans for the Arts on their 50th Anniversary
Supporting Use of the Title "Lieutenant Governor" in Gubernatorial Succession Law
Sets a Sunset Clause of Three Years on All NLGA Policy Resolutions 
 

Resolutions Adopted in 2009
(Adopted at Winter Meeting)
Resolution In Support of Economic Development Dialogue with Mexico
Resolution In Support Of Pre-Kindergarten Education
Smart Power Public Diplomacy: Using Citizen Diplomacy to Strengthen U.S. World Standing
Resolution In Support of STEM Education and Aerospace
Resolution to Improve Outreach to Veterans and Their Families on Mental Health Issues
Resolution In Support of National Guard Facilities
Resolution In Support of National Guard Strength

Resolutions Adopted in 2008
(Adopted at Annual Meeting)
Resolution to Establish a National Military Family Relief Fund
Resolution for Children’s Low-Cost Laptops
Urges Support Of The National Arts and Humanities Month
In Support of the Public Awareness Campaign for Arts Education
Better Health Care for All Resolution
Resolution In Support of Establishing a National International Education Policy

Resolutions Adopted in 2008
(Adopted at Winter Meeting)
Resolution Endorsing the Regional Presidential Primary Initiative
Resolution For First Responder Interoperability Across the Northern Border
Resolution to Bridge the Digital Divide in America
Helping Americans Breathe Easier - Winning With Asthma
Your Heart Is In Your Hands - Cardiovascular Campaign

Resolutions Adopted in 2007
(Adopted at Annual Meeting)
Reduction of Phosphorus in Household Dishwashing Detergents Resolution
Resolution in Support of Mentoring
Energy Independence and Climate Protection Resolution

(Adopted at Winter Meeting) 

Resolution on Pandemic Flu Preparedness
Others Forthcoming

Resolutions Adopted in 2006
(Adopted at Annual Meeting, July 2006)
In Support of 'Ending Cervical Cancer in our Lifetime'
In Support of the Arts
In Support of Physical Fitness

(Adopted at Winter Meeting, February 2006)
To Bring Awareness to Marrow Donor Opportunities
To Reduce the Cost of Textbooks
To bring Awareness to Pilot Sexual Offense Courts
In Support of Integration of Senior Services in the 21st Century
In Support of Project CURE


Resolutions Adopted in 2005
(Adopted at Annual Meeting, July 2005)
In Continuing Support of Project ChildSafe
Committing to the Opportunities and Challenges of the Aging Population
In Support of Comprehensive Policies Regarding Childhood Nutrition and Activity


(Adopted at the Winter Meeting, February 2005)
In Appreciation of the Volunteers and Employers Supporting those in the National Guard and Reserves
In Support of the United States Remaining a Leader in Space Exploration and Development
On Behalf of the Uninsured and Underinsured Americans Living with HIV/AIDS:   Reauthorization of the
          Ryan White Act 


Resolutions Adopted in 2004
(Adopted at Annual Meeting, July 2004)
On Behalf of the Millions of Women with Cervical Cancer
Regarding a National Energy Policy
In Recognition of the 10th Anniversary of Americorps*NCCC 


(Adopted at Winter Meeting 2004, February) 
Resolution Supporting the Efforts of Governments to Improve Responsiveness, Management, and
          Effectiveness in State Government Operations 
Resolution Urging the Adoption by State Legislatures of "Military Family Relief Funds" to Help the Families
          of the National Guard Members and Reservists Called to Active Duty in the Fight Against
          Terrorism 
On Behalf of the National Guard Members and in Support of the Security & Preparedness of the States
          and Territories 
On Behalf of the 18-Million Americans with Diabetes

Resolutions Adopted in 2003
(Adopted at Annual Meeting 2003, July) 
The National Lieutenant Governors Association Supports Project ChildSafe 

Resolution Supporting an Increased Federal Appropriation to Low Income Home Energy Assistance
          Program (LIHEAP) 
Resolution Bringing Attention to the Issue of Some Hospitals Charging Uninsured Patients More Than
         what is Charged to Insured Patients
Tourism Promotion Act Resolution (Adopted at Winter Meeting 2003) 
Resolution Supporting the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces (Telemeeting)  

Resolutions Adopted in 2002
A Resolution supporting federal efforts to address and highlight homeland security
A Resolution To Increase Breast Cancer Awareness In The Workplace Through The
             Contract To Fight Breast Cancer
Resolution On Prevention And Treatment Of Obesity
Resolution On Prevention And Treatment Of Hepatitis C
Resolution Supporting An Amendment To The “Enhancing Education Through Technology
             Act Of 2001 That Would Add $200 Million In Federal Funding for Statewide
             E-Learning And Decision-Support Platforms
Agreement To Renew Endorsement Of Kids Learning In 1996 Resolution
Resolution Supporting A Temporary Increase In The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage
            (FMAP) To States

Resolutions Adopted in 2001
A Resolution Supporting Guam’s Right to Self-Determination
A Resolution on Congestive Heart Failure Treatment and Education
A Resolution Supporting Parity Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Care Services
A Resolution to Support Revitalizing Civics Education
A Resolution to Establish a Federal Disaster Insurance Program 

Resolutions Adopted in 2000
A Resolution to Increase Youth Voter Turnout
A Resolution to Adopt Recommendations Regarding Best Practices for the Judicious Use
                of Antibiotics
A Resolution to Protect Privacy
A Resolution Promoting the States and Territories Participation in the National Environmental
                Policy Act
A Resolution Regarding the Global Competitiveness of States and Territories
A Resolution Reaffirming the Right of the People of Puerto Rico to Achieve Full Self-
                Government
A Resolution Supporting the Development of a National Dialogue on Long Term Care
                Financing Reform
A Resolution Memorializing Congress to Enact A Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
A Resolution Supporting an Increase in the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit
                Allocation to the States and Territories 

 
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