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Page 1: ALEC Annual Report2016 STATE LEGISLATURES 3,136 Democrats 4,176 Republicans Other BY GENDER 5,470 1,778 Men* Women* TOP FIVE LEGISLATIVE ISSUE AREAS BILLS INTRODUCED VS. ENACTED Bills

ALEC Annual Report

ALEC.ORG

Page 2: ALEC Annual Report2016 STATE LEGISLATURES 3,136 Democrats 4,176 Republicans Other BY GENDER 5,470 1,778 Men* Women* TOP FIVE LEGISLATIVE ISSUE AREAS BILLS INTRODUCED VS. ENACTED Bills
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LIMITED GOVERNMENT • FREE MARKETS • FEDERALISM

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Now more than ever, your focus should be on the states. Right now, we are at a crossroads in American history where an incredible number of important decisions about our future are going to be made—and they are going to be made by the states. The truth is the vast majority of decisions that affect people’s lives are made in state capitals, not Washington, DC.

At the same time as we are on the cusp of a new era, conservatives have also made historic gains at every level of government. Over the past eight years, conservatives won nearly 1,000 state legislative seats, more than 20 percent of the nation’s governorships and nearly 15 percent of Congress. Today, almost 60 percent of all state legislators believe in limited government, free markets and federalism.

Electoral victories are great, but then what? After the confetti settles, legislators have to legislate. After the victory, what comes next?

ALEC comes next.

For generations, ALEC has been where legislators go to better understand how and what to legislate. At ALEC, legislators gain the intellectual and policy bona fides to be good stewards of people’s hard earned dollars. They learn from each other about what worked and what didn’t so as to not repeat the mistakes of their predecessors or colleagues from different states. Together, and with the help of hardworking state legislators nationwide, we can make limited government a reality across the country.

Sincerely,

Lisa B. NelsonChief Executive OfficerAmerican Legislative Exchange Council

BY PARTY

66, 5V

i

2016 STATE LEGISLATURES

3,136Democrats

4,176Republicans Other

BY GENDER

5,470 1,778 Men* Women*

TOP FIVE LEGISLATIVE ISSUE AREAS

BILLS INTRODUCED VS. ENACTED

Bills and Resolutions Introduced

Bills Enacted81,159 25,368

vs.

#1 Economics and Public Finance 17,055 bills

#2 Health 16,804 bills

#3 Crime and Law 16,154 bills

#4 Education 14,201 bills

#5 Taxation 9,396 bills

Men 74%Women 24%*135 unreported

Data provided by: Quorum

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2016 POST-ELECTION POLITICAL PROFILE OF STATE LEGISLATURES

32 Republican 14 Democrat 3 Split 1 Unicameral

Political Trifectas: 24 Republican 7 Democrat

TX

FL

LA

CT

NJ

DE

MD

WA

OR

CA

NV

ID

UTCO

NMAZ OK

KS

WYSD

MS AL GA

SCAR

MO

IANE

NDMTMN

WIMI

IL INOH

PA

NY

KY

TNNC

VAWV

ME

VTNH RI

MA

TXLA

DC

HI

AK

Political Trifectas: 24 Republican 7 Democrat

Data provided by:

ALEC MEMBERS COLLABORATE MORE ON LEGISLATION*

ALEC 2.71OVERALL 1.0

ALEC 2.27NON-ALEC 1.0

ALEC 1.83REPUBLICANS 1.0

ALEC 2.38DEMOCRATS 1.0

ALEC MEMBERS ENACT MORE LEGISLATION*

ALEC 1.19OVERALL 1.0

ALEC 1.29NON-ALEC 1.0

ALEC 1.18REPUBLICANS 1.0

ALEC 2.14DEMOCRATS 1.0

ALEC MEMBERS ARE MORE COLLABORATIVE AND MORE EFFECTIVE THAN ANY OTHER GROUP OF STATE LEGISLATORS

* 1.0 = Average Legislator

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Scott WalkerGovernorWisconsin

Ted CruzUnited States Senator

Texas

Ben CarsonSecretary

Housing and Urban Development

2016 ALEC brings together the best and brightest minds that are fighting for limited government nationwide. In the run-up to the 2016 presidential election, ALEC hosted Vice President Mike Pence and five presidential candidates.

Mike PenceVice PresidentUnited States

2016 ALEC Annual Report

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Mike HuckabeeFormer Governor

Arkansas

Carly FiorinaFormer CEO

Hewlett-Packard

I was for ALEC before it was cool.

ALEC meetings are where the action is. Legislators from around the country come to learn from one another and hear from the best and brightest—those who may one day lead our nation.

In 2016, ALEC brought together Governors Scott Walker, Rick Perry and Mike Huckabee, as well as Senator Ted Cruz, neurosurgeon Ben Carson and CEO Carly Fiorina to address state legislators from across the country. The highlight of the year was surely hosting then governor of Indiana, now Vice President Mike Pence who shared the famous line, “I was for ALEC before it was cool.” Certainly, Pence has been a friend to ALEC and a longtime proponent of limited government, free markets and federalism.

As a result of the contributions from members and donors, ALEC meetings provide an opportunity for members to network and learn from national policy leaders. ALEC conferences are widely considered to be among the nation’s most respected state-level policy engagements, providing an exchange of ideas and differing views—a forum and format unmatched by other state legislative organizations.

–Vice President Mike Pence

ALEC Meeting Highlights

American Legislative Exchange Council

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Exchange of IdeasALEC truly embodies the idea of a laboratory for democracy, and the states are paving the way for the future. Legislators from all 50 states proactively share ideas and work together in the nine ALEC issue-focused task forces to create model policies. These policies address critical, state-based issues and expand opportunity for all Americans. Last year, members developed policies focusing on education reform, free speech and energy innovation. Legislators don’t always agree, and that’s the point. This debate opens the floor for a constructive discussion on what benefits hardworking Americans best.

“As a female legislator–a young, conservative female legislator–this has

been a phenomenal opportunity.”

–Representative Christina HaganOhio

Learned from

Policy Experts

ALEC ANNUAL MEETINGS HIGHLIGHTS

Learned about trending topics and hot button issues with hours of training in 3 days

20+ Different Issue Workshops

Attendees Included:

Networked with 2,500+ Attendees

Topics Discussed:• Privacy • Smart Cities• Free Speech• Tort Reform • Tax and Fiscal Policy• Health Care • Education• Federalism

120+

• State Legislators from Across the Country

• 90+ Non-Profit Leaders

• 200+ Industry Experts

• 30+ Think Tanks

110+

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American Legislative Exchange Council

“The Regional Tax Academy was great

because it specifically defines the fiscal

problems our states are facing, but more importantly it offers

real solutions including policy proposals and

case studies.”

–Representative John Piscopo Connecticut

The generosity of ALEC supporters allowed the organization to provide education and research on digital learning, free speech and EPA overregulation:

• Members of the Task Force on Education and Workforce Development focused on the Digital Teaching and Learning Plan, which helps states bring effective digital learning programs to classrooms. They also discussed which states are best implementing digital learning programs while avoiding mistakes made in other states.

• Free speech advocates developed two model policies: one that promotes academic freedom on college campuses and another that protects against government attempts to eliminate donor privacy.

• Since 2013, ALEC has provided states with tools to respond to the EPA Clean Power Plan, a heavy-handed EPA regulation driving up electricity rates and doing little in the way of abating any significant atmospheric warming. ALEC efforts to protect Americans against overregulation exemplifies how our education makes a difference.

STATES THAT ADOPTED ALEC MODELS RELATED TO THE CLEAN POWER PLAN

These states have adopted one of the ALEC model resolutions addressing the Clean Power Plan or a similar resolution expressing concern or objection to the regulation. 17 ADOPTED ALEC MODELS

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Through the direct support of members and donors last year, ALEC educated legislators across the nation, hosting events such as:

• A luncheon with Governor Scott Walker showcasing Wisconsin’s success in achieving a top ten status for Wisconsin’s economic outlook as indicated in the ALEC publication Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index.

ALEC Vice President Jonathan Williams moderated a panel that included the Senate Committee on Finance Chair Senator Alberta Darling and Assembly Committee on Finance Chair Representative John Nygren and ALEC 2016 National Chairman Senator Leah Vukmir. More than 130 individuals attended, including 30 lawmakers.

“I wanted to be around the people that were members at ALEC because

they care about our country, they care

about our state and they care about

each other.”

–Senator Andre CushingMaine

In 2016, ALEC launched the Center to Protect Free Speech which focuses on three key areas: campus speech, donor privacy and commercial speech.

Freedom of speech is not an isolated topic. Free speech and First Amendment law bleed into multiple public policy areas such as education, criminal justice, civic participation, healthcare, commerce and even technology. Free speech, open inquiry, tolerance on college campuses, free association, the rights of businesses to engage in the free exchange of truthful information and donor privacy for nonprofits and charities must be respected and exercised without fear of retaliation, so that our society remains the marketplace of ideas.

Wisconsin Senator Leah Vukmir is the

Chair of the Center to Protect Free Speech.

She has seen firsthand the impact of the government using reporting laws to

silence individuals in her home state.

In her role as chair, she hopes to provide the tools for legislators

to encourage actions that can be taken to

promote free speech.

PROTECT FREE SPEECHPROFILE

130individuals 30

lawmakers

inWI

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American Legislative Exchange Council

“I joined ALEC because of the

wealth of information and opportunity for

networking.”

–Representative Alan Clemmons South Carolina

• A congressional panel with state and federal legislators in Washington, DC regarding the balance of power between the states and federal government. Indiana Congressman Luke Messer, Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig and Utah Congressman Rob Bishop hosted a panel on reversing federal overreach.

• A Life Sciences Academy in Boston for state lawmakers focused on pharmaceutical innovation with tours of research and development facilities.

• The ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform successfully hosted its inaugural regional Tax and Fiscal Policy Academy in Portland, Maine in late September. The Academy trained 25 lawmakers on topics including the intersection of fiscal policy and innovation, a guide to sound pension practices, overcoming obstacles to tax reform and a budgeting toolkit for staying in the black. The group also met with Governor Paul LePage and Maine business leaders to learn more about the state’s pro-growth reforms.

ALEC EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

25lawmakers

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Academy in

ME

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ALEC Publications

MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCING REFORM

THE STATE FACTOR • 3

Prison definitely pays, but there’s one class of criminal

that is an arguable exception: low-level, first-time drug of-

fenders . . . It makes no sense to lock away even one drug

offender whose case could be adjudicated in special drug

courts and handled less expensively through intensively su-

pervised probation featuring no-nonsense drug treatment

and community service.13 DiIulio continued that theme in a National Review article:There is a conservative crime-control case to be made for

repealing mandatory minimum drug laws now. That’s a

conservative crime-control case, as in a case for promoting

public safety, respecting community mores, and reinstating

the traditional sentencing prerogatives of criminal-court

judges. It is a conservative case, and I . . . one of the few ac-

ademic analysts with a kind word for imprisonment, have

come to embrace it.14

Independent research organizations have come to similar con-

clusions. The RAND Corporation looked at the cost effectiveness

of mandatory minimum drug laws and asserted: “[I]f reducing

consumption or violence is the goal, more can be achieved by

spending additional money arresting, prosecuting, and sentenc-

ing dealers to standard prison terms than by spending it on sen-

tencing (fewer) dealers to longer, mandatory terms.”15 Other influential proponents of the “lock ‘em up and throw

away the key” model of crime control also believe the strategy

has gone too far and now recommend reducing the prison pop-

ulation to more efficiently fight crime. For instance: University of Chicago economist and author Steven D. Lev-

itt wrote several influential papers in which he concluded

that pro-prison policies were a major factor in reducing

crime during the 1990s. He later found, however, that as

the crime rate continued to drop and the prison popula-

tion continued to grow, the return on public safety dimin-

ished... “In the mid-1990s I concluded that the social bene-

fits approximately equaled the costs of incarceration.” And

today? Dr. Levitt says, “I think we should be shrinking the

prison population by at least one-third.”16

In recognition of the rising costs and shrinking benefits of

harsh sentencing laws, many states have begun to reconsid-

er their reliance on mandatory minimums for nonviolent and

drug offenders. For example, the Pennsylvania Sentencing

Commission found “neither length of sentence nor the impo-

sition of a mandatory minimum sentence alone was related to

recidivism.”17 A legislative analysis in Washington state found

that while incarcerating violent offenders provides a net public

benefit, imprisonment of property and drug offenders leads to

negative returns.18

Many states have gone further than simply studying the prob-

lem and have adopted evidence-based, cost-effective sentenc-

ing reforms. For instance, prosecutors in Michigan suggest-

ed to legislators that the state was “warehousing too many

low-level nonviolent offenders with a minimal role in the drug

trade for too long in costly prison beds.”19 As a result, Michigan

repealed most of its drug-related mandatory minimums. Pris-

on admittances fell and Michigan saved billions in tax dollars.

More importantly, the crime rate fell 27 percent in the decade

after the repeal.

“Many states have gone further than simply studying the problem and have adopted evidence-based, cost-effective sentencing reforms.”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY he United States has been experiencing increasingly high levels of incarceration, particularly over the last three

decades. Several states have realized such levels are not sustainable and have been examining potential solutions to lower incarceration rates. One proposed solution is to allow greater flexibility for judges when sentencing nonviolent, low-risk offenders. By allowing judges to depart from mandatory minimums for nonviolent, low-risk offenders, incarceration rates drop without compromising public safety.

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) model Justice Safety Valve Act allows for discretion during sentenc-ing of certain individuals. Such a sentencing structure would help to reduce the cost of incarceration without compromis-ing public safety.

THE PROBLEM

After remaining steady for most of the twentieth century, the number of people incarcerated in state prisons1 has increased considerably over the last three decades. By the end of 2014, the state prison population totaled 1,350,958 inmates.2

A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL

STATEFACTOR

the

alec.org

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Reform Saves States Money and Reduces Crime RatesWritten by Gregory Newburn, State Project Director, Families Against Mandatory Minimums

To learn more about how the American Legislative Exchange Council helps develop innovative solutions in partnership with lawmakers and business leaders, or to become a member, please visit www.alec.org.

American Legislative Exchange Council2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 600Arlington, VA 22202Tel: 703.373.0933Fax: 703.373.0927www.alec.org

Many states sought to accommodate the growth in the pris-on population by building new prisons; however, some simply could not keep pace. In 2014, 18 states had exceeded the max-imum measure of their prison facilities’ capacity.3 Among them was Illinois, whose year-end 2014 prison population of 48,300 inmates was 150 percent of its rated capacity and 171 percent of the design capacity.4 Other states including Ohio (132 per-cent), Massachusetts (130 percent) and Nebraska (128 percent)

M A R C H 2016

T

ALEC produces dozens of publications each year that serve as valuable resources for state legislators across the country. ALEC ideas and publications are the product of countless hours of research, debate and discussion, and serve as toolkits for anyone who wants to increase the effectiveness and reduce the size, reach and cost of government.

State Factor: Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Reform Saves States Money and Reduces Crime RatesThe United States has been experiencing increasingly high levels of incarceration, particularly over the last three decades. Several states have realized such levels are not sustainable and have been examining potential solutions to lower incarceration rates. One proposed solution is to allow greater flexibility for judges when sentencing nonviolent, low-risk offenders. By allowing judges to depart from mandatory minimums for nonviolent, low-risk offenders, incarceration rates drop without compromising public safety.

Rich States, Poor States, 9th EditionThe 9th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index revealed a pro-growth trend across the nation for 2016. Rich States, Poor States examines the latest movements in state economic growth. The data ranks the 2016 economic outlook of states using 15 equally weighted policy variables, including various tax rates, regulatory burdens and labor policies. The 9th edition of Rich States, Poor States received an overwhelming media response, reaching over 20 million households through national and local television and radio outlets. The report received more than 300 media hits, including The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily and The Washington Times.

21st Report Card on American EducationThe 21st Report Card on American Education assesses the educational opportunities available to students nationwide, giving each state a letter grade. The future of the American education system has the potential to be bright. While some states have risen to the top of the heap, no state earned higher than a B+ in 2016. There is room to grow; to trust more families instead of regulators, and to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity at the quality, individualized education that 21st century success requires. The 21st Report Card on American Education was featured on One America News Network’s shows Tipping Point and The Daily Ledger.

2016 ALEC Annual Report

Criminal Justice Reform Center for State Fiscal Reform Education and Workforce Development

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Article V: A Handbook for State LawmakersAmericans realize that the nation is on the wrong path and Congress lacks the political courage to address our challenges. The Handbook is an invaluable guide for state lawmakers who recognize that the states have the power and the duty to rein in a federal government that is unable and unwilling to reform itself. The time is right for the states to exert the constitutional authority provided to them by the Constitution’s framers and to propose amendments that could set us on the right path again. There is far more to fear from state inaction against a dysfunctional and overreaching federal government than there is to fear from states banding together to address some of America’s most pressing problems.

Keeping the Promise: Getting Politics Out of PensionsAs lawmakers and trustees knowingly make inferior investment decisions, sacrificing better returns in order to advance political agendas, pension funding declines, jeopardizing workers’ retirement benefits and leaving taxpayers to pick up the tab. Unfortunately, many lawmakers and pension plan officials have other priorities besides doing what is best for workers. They see the billions of pension fund dollars they manage as an opportunity to advance their own agendas. This reckless decision to place political agendas ahead of what’s best for workers is known as pension fund cronyism, and this report exposes these dishonest practices and shows state and local policymakers what they can do to address the problem.

Unaccountable and Unaffordable 2016: Unfunded Public Pension Liabilities Near $5.6 TrillionState public pension plans are now underfunded by nearly $5.6 trillion–an increase of almost $900 billion from State Budget Solutions’ (SBS) last comprehensive report in 2014. When state pension funds are examined through the lens of a more realistic valuation, pension funding gaps are revealed to be much larger than reported in official state financial documents. This report totals state-administered plans’ assets and liabilities and finds nationwide total unfunded liabilities to be $5.59 trillion. The only way to solve this growing problem is for states to enact meaningful pension reform.

For an online comparison tool, custom report cards and state education studies, visit www.ALECReportCard.org.www.ALECReportCard.org

ALEC on EducationAmerican Legislative Exchange Council

International Relations and Federalism Center for State Fiscal Reform State Budget Solutions (SBS)

2016 UNFUNDED LIABILITIES PER CAPITA OF PUBLIC PENSION PLANS

1=BEST 50=WORST

CT 47 NJ 46 DE 8 MD 27

WA

OR

CA

NV

ID

UTCO

NMAZ

AK

HI

TX

OK

KS

WY

SD

FL

LA

MSAL GA

SCAR

MO

IANE

NDMT

MN

WI

MI

IL IN OH

PA

NY

KY

TNNC

VAWV

ME

RI 32 MA 33

10

5

19

2

17

6

9

4015

41

14

12

3

50 7

16 1

21

2638

35

22

49

2823

37

29

NH 13 VT 20

39

25

4

45

24

11

44

4830

34

43

42 3631

18

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ALEC IMPACTIN THE STATES

2016 ALEC Annual Report

The solution to an overbearing federal government is simple, and ALEC has been pursuing it for years. The states.

ALEC advances limited government, free markets and federalism in state legislatures across the United States by fostering efficient, effective, accountable and transparent government. That means we’re taking control from the hands of bureaucrats and giving it back to you.

Entertainment Innovation Academy Los Angeles, CA

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DONORENGAGEMENT

LEGEND

45ALEC

PROGRAMS

American Legislative Exchange Council

CT

NJ

DE

MD

RI

MA

DC

POLICY AND TESTIMONY

TAX AND FISCAL POLICY 30 STATES

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM 7 STATES

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 4 STATES

EDUCATION 4 STATES

COMMERCE, INSURANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3 STATES

COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 1 STATE

FEDERALISM 1 STATEMEMBERSHIP

OUTREACH

30STATES

DONORENGAGEMENT

10STATES

43rd

ALECAnnualMeeting

Indianapolis , IN

SpringTask Force Summit

Pittsburgh, PA

NBCSL-ALEC Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Meeting Washington, DC

Tax and Fiscal Policy AcademyPortland, ME

Life Sciences Academy Boston, MA

New Legislators Tax AcademyWashington, DC

States &Nation Policy Summit

Washington, DC

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Financials ALEC donors and members support the operations and growth of the nation’s premier legislative organization promoting free market policy in the states. ALEC accomplishes its mission by educating legislators and individuals about sound policy and by providing them with a platform for collaboration with other stakeholders.

Total Support

Meetings.............. 26%

Individuals............ 6%

Programming....... 34%

Membership......... 24%

Other....................10%

$10.3 M

Support

Research, Education and Training................ 73%

Administrative.......14%

Fundraising........... 7%

Legislative Services.. 6%

Programs

Other

Meetings

Individuals

Programming

Membership

2016 ALEC Annual Report

Support

Programs

26%

6%

34%

24%

10%

73%Research, Education and Training

14%Administrative

7%Fundraising

Legislative Services

6%

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ALEC ReachState legislators and the people they serve engage with ALEC ideas through a variety of venues and platforms including public forums, broadcast and print news, social media and on the web. In 2016, ALEC reached more than 35 million Americans with research and plans of action to institute market-based reforms, sound tax policy and fiscally responsible government.

Public ForumsALEC leaders and scholars

spoke to more than five thousand legisators and issue activists at 52

public forums in 2016.

Broadcast and Print News

ALEC scholars saturated American communities with talk of free market reforms in

more than 350 interviews with broadcast, print and online outlets including the Wall

Street Journal, USA TODAY, Des Moines Register, National

Review, Fox News and many more.

WebsitesALEC re-launched ALEC.org

on January 1, 2016. The new website improved the user experience and

allows visitors to better engage, learn and share free market policy. What’s more, ALEC surpassed one million

pageviews for the first time.

52 29 TV Appearances:

31Radio Segments:

Speaking Engagements:

45

350 Plus

Interviews:

49,000 Likes Facebook:Editorials:

11,300 Followers

Twitter:

329 Videos YouTube:

401Blog Posts:

American Legislative Exchange Council

Social MediaALEC followers and

engagement increased by nearly 400 percent growing

from 10,000 followers to nearly 50,000. Committed

ALEC followers shared what they’ve learned about the free

market exhibiting a 552 percent increase in likes, shares and positive reactions over the

course of the year.

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Leadership

2016 ALEC LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORSSen. Leah Vukmir, Wisconsin, ChairmanSen. Jim Buck, Indiana, First Vice ChairSen. Wayne Niederhauser, Utah, Second Vice ChairRep. Jason Saine, North Carolina, TreasurerRep. Gary Banz, Oklahoma, Secretary Rep. Phil King, Texas, Immediate Past ChairSen. Joel Anderson, CaliforniaSen. Bill Cadman, ColoradoRep. Alan Clemmons, South CarolinaSen. Andre Cushing, MaineRep. David Frizzell, IndianaSpeaker Philip Gunn, MississippiSen. Judson Hill, GeorgiaSpeaker Bill Howell, VirginiaRep. Norine Kasperik, WyomingSpeaker Ray Merrick, Kansas

2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Sen. Leah Vukmir

Chairman

Sen. Jim Buck

First Vice Chair

Sen. Wayne NiederhauserSecond Vice Chair

Rep. Gary Banz

Secretary

Lisa B. Nelson

Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Bowen

Vice President, Finance and Administration

Michael Bowman

Vice President, Policy and Strategic Initiatives

Bartlett Cleland

Vice President, Center for Innovation and Technology

Jeff Lambert

Vice President, Member Relations

Bill Meierling

Vice President, Public Affairs

Jonathan Williams

Vice President, Center for State Fiscal Reform

A dedicated team of state legislative leaders from across the country serves as the governing board of ALEC. They are among the vanguard for freedom who dedicate their time and resources to promote limited government, free markets and federalism.

Rep. Dawn Pettengill, IowaRep. John Piscopo, ConnecticutSen. Bill Seitz, OhioRep. Blair Thoreson, North DakotaRep. Curry Todd, TennesseeSpeaker Linda Upmeyer, Iowa Sen. Susan Wagle, Kansas

PRIVATE ENTERPRISE ADVISORY COUNCILMr. Bill Carmichael, American Bail Coalition, ChairmanMr. Mike Blank, Peabody Energy Ms. Sano Blocker, Energy Future HoldingsMr. Jeffrey Bond, PhRMAMr. Josh Brown, Pfizer Inc.Mr. Steve DelBianco, NetChoice

Ms. Marianne Eterno, Guarantee Trust Life InsuranceMr. Kenneth Lane, Diageo North America, Inc.Mr. Bill Leahy, AT&TMr. Don Lee, K-12Ms. Frayda LevyMr. Stephen MooreMr. Michael Morgan, Koch Companies Public SectorMr. Chip Rogers, Asian American Hotel Owners AssociationMr. Daniel Smith, Altria Client Services, IncMr. Roland Spies, State Farm Insurance CompaniesMr. Pat Thomas, United Parcel ServiceMs. Cynthia Bergman White, ExxonMobilMr. Bob Williams, State Budget SolutionsMr. Steve Woods, NFIB

2016 ALEC Annual Report

Rep. Jason Saine

Treasurer

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Page 20: ALEC Annual Report2016 STATE LEGISLATURES 3,136 Democrats 4,176 Republicans Other BY GENDER 5,470 1,778 Men* Women* TOP FIVE LEGISLATIVE ISSUE AREAS BILLS INTRODUCED VS. ENACTED Bills