2009 Legislative Session Wrap Up

The budget shortfall loomed over the entire session, but we made important progress for nonprofits:

• defending homeless shelters from being taxed as hotels


• protected volunteers active in a state of emergency from liability


• created a child care advisory board to advise DSS on new licensing regulations, as well as granted DSS sole revocation authority

LANO's 2009 Legislative Session Wrap Up is an overview of LANO's advocacy activity and the legislation we supported this session. Please contact Ashley Herad at ashley@lano.org if you have any questions about these bills, the 2009 session or advocacy and lobbying in general.

While this year's session is over, policy decisions are made every day at all levels of government that can affect the ability of nonprofits to fulfill their missions. As always, LANO encourages you to be an advocate for your organization and the communities you serve!

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