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Suggested State Legislation (SSL) is a valued series of compilations of draft legislation on topics of current importance to states. The intent of the program is not to influence the enactment of state legislation, but to compile draft legislation so that the experiences of one state may prove beneficial to others. New CSG initiative! The Council of State Governments is tracking how states are implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). As such, CSG seeks state legislation that addresses ARRA (e.g., generally defines how the money will be appropriated and the role of the legislature in that process) or arises from ARRA (e.g., legislation to implement a particular grant under the Act). Depending upon the type and amount of legislation CSG collects that is related to ARRA, CSG will consider posting such legislation on StateRecovery.org and for a supplement to a future SSL volume. In this case, CSG will accept introduced and enacted legislation. Interested state officials should send applicable legislation to bvoit@csg.org as soon as possible.
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
VIDEO: CSG Spring Conference Tackles Issues
Learn about the serious issues hundreds of state officials discussed in the wake of the current economic recession and the federal stimulus package.
VIDEO: CSG Hosts Governors' Roundtable
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter join a roundtable to discuss everything from the federal stimulus and how its affecting the states to education and health care at CSG's Spring Conference.
States Strengthen Graduation Requirements
States across the Midwest are strengthening graduation requirements. The June Stateline Midwest also focuses on changes to home foreclosure laws, more aggressive regulatory actions on invasive species and state tax credits for the film industry.
affecting state governments.
