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This concurrent resolution recognizes and honors the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization founded in 1975 through the merger of three legislative service organizations. The resolution highlights NCSL's three primary objectives: advancing the effectiveness, independence, and integrity of state legislatures; fostering interstate communication and cooperation; and ensuring states have a strong voice in the federal system. It celebrates NCSL's role in facilitating idea exchange, providing critical research, and supporting state legislatures, which are described as "laboratories of democracy" where diverse communities can find common ground. The resolution specifically acknowledges NCSL's upcoming 50th anniversary in 2025 and its commitment to strengthening connections between state legislatures and the broader legislative community. As a formal recognition, the resolution includes a commitment to present a copy of the document to NCSL as an expression of appreciation for its contributions to state governance, in this case specifically to the State of Oregon.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SCR11