NGAUS Resolutions 101: Proposed State Legislative Initiatives

1. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 1 As of: 14JAN2014 2014 NGAND Resolutions Report Agenda Proposed State Legislative Initiatives NGAUS Resolutions 101 National Standing Resolutions National New Proposed Resolutions New Industry Proposed Resolutions

2. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 2 As of: 14JAN2014 Proposed State Legislative Initiatives 1. State Income Tax Exemption 2. SSLI Premium Coverage 3. Exempt Annual Vehicle Registration Fees 4. General Hunting/Fishing License 5. North Dakota State Park Vehicle Pass

3. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 3 As of: 14JAN2014 Proposed State Legislative Initiative NG1 State Income Tax Exemption Proposed Current North Dakota National Guard members shall be exempt from North Dakota State Income Tax to include the portion of federal active duty compensation that is combat pay exempted from federal income tax, as well as any pay associated with basic military training, annual training, and/or professional military developmental education. Current If you are a ND resident and a National Guard member mobilized for federal active duty you are allowed to deduct your federal duty compensation to calculate your ND taxable income. National Statistics xx out of 50 states have similar National Guard State Income Tax legislation to support their Airman and Soldiers

4. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 4 As of: 14JAN2014 Proposed State Legislative Initiative NG2 Life Insurance Premiums Proposed Current North Dakota National Guard members would be reimbursed or supplemented for their SSLI monthly premiums. Current No benefit for North Dakota National Guard members. National Statistics xx out of 50 states have similar National Guard legislation to support their Airman and Soldiers Massachusetts National Guard Members The Welcome Home Bill provides each member of the Massachusetts National Guard an option to have SGLI or any of the six sponsored SSLI Group Life Plans premium reimbursed up to $13 per month or $156 yearly

5. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 5 As of: 14JAN2014 Proposed State Legislative Initiative NG3 Vehicle Registration Proposed Current and retired North Dakota National Guard members would be exempt from paying annual vehicle registration fees, one vehicle per member. Current No benefit for North Dakota National Guard members. National Statistics xx out of 50 states have similar National Guard legislation to support their Airman and Soldiers

6. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 6 As of: 14JAN2014 Proposed State Legislative Initiative NG4 Hunting/Fishing License Proposed Current and retired North Dakota National Guard members would be exempt from paying individual hunting ($13) and fishing ($10) license fees . Current No benefit for North Dakota National Guard members. National Statistics xx out of 50 states have similar National Guard legislation to support their Airman and Soldiers

7. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 7 As of: 14JAN2014 Proposed State Legislative Initiative NG5 North Dakota State Park Access Proposed Current and retired North Dakota National Guard members would be exempt from paying annual vehicle registration fees to access North Dakota State Parks ($25) Current No benefit for North Dakota National Guard members. National Statistics 20 out of 50 states have similar National Guard legislation to support their Airman and Soldiers

8. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 8 As of: 14JAN2014 136 th NGAUS General Conference Chicago, Illinois August 22-25, 2014 http://www.ngaus.org (Issues & Advocacy - Resolutions)

9. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 9 As of: 14JAN2014 NGAUS Resolutions 101 What is the Timeline for Resolutions Submission Throughout the spring and summer months, members are encouraged to submit draft resolutions through their state, territory or District of Columbia for consideration during their state conference. Once a draft resolution passes a state conference, it is sent to NGAUS for consideration at the annual NGAUS conference. Review Once the collection of proposed state resolutions is submitted to NGAUS, staff review them and solicit input from three key non-voting stakeholders: the NGAUS Board of Directors, standing NGAUS Task Forces and the National Guard Bureau. Task Force membership is comprised of qualified, National Guard subject matter experts from the six NGAUS geographic areas.

10. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 10 As of: 14JAN2014 NGAUS Resolutions 101 Adoption When the NGAUS annual conference convenes, state delegates from each of the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia debate and then vote on the draft resolutions. Once adopted, the resolutions then become standing resolutions, and they are published on the NGAUS website and in booklet form. The Legislative Objectives book is distributed to members of Congress, Congressional defense committees, and Department of Defense officials. Throughout the year, the resolutions serve as a guide in the formulation of NGAUSs legislative agenda.

11. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 11 As of: 14JAN2014 NGAUS Resolutions 101 Why Are Resolutions Important? NGAUS is a member-based organization and input from our members is instrumental in determining what direction this organization takes in the next year. We rely on your member input to tell us what issues are important. Our duty is to support the National Guard community by lobbying the United States Congress. Through face-to-face meetings, letters, emails and phone calls, we make sure that your representatives understand the important issues facing the National Guard today. In order to aid in this effort, we need you to tell us what issues are important to you.

12. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 12 As of: 14JAN2014 National Standing Resolutions Joint Standing Resolutions = J#0 J#24 Air Standing Resolutions = ANG#1 - ANG#38 Army Standing Resolutions = ARNG#1 ARNG#6

13. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 13 As of: 14JAN2014 National New Proposed Resolutions Type of Resolutions Relating to State Emergency Helicopter Proposition of a mid-range helicopter that is able to be used for Continuation of Government and Continuation of Operations at the state level HC/MC-130 and HH-60 Digitally Aided Modernization of H/MC-130 and HH-60 to provide digitally aided combat Personnel Recovery (DaPR) search and rescue capability in all theatres of operation C-5 Real Time Information into the Modernization of C-5 to provide network communications capability Cockpit (RTIC) in all theatres of operation C-17 Real Time Information into the Modernization of C-17 to provide network communications capability Cockpit (RTIC) in all theatres of operation C-130 Real Time Information into the Modernization of C-130 to provide network communications capability Cockpit (RTIC) in all theatres of operation HH-60 RTIC Modernization of the HH-60 to provide network communications capability in all theatres of operation

14. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 14 As of: 14JAN2014 National New Proposed Resolutions Type of Resolutions Relating to KC-135 Real Time Information into Modernization of KC-135 to provide network communications the Cockpit (RTIC) capability in all theatres of operation F-15 Modernization of F-15 to provide a Active Electronically Scanned Array for all ANG F-15 A-10 Helmet Mounted Integrated Modernization of A-10 to provide helmet mounted integrated targeting Targeting System system C-130, KC-135, C-17 Cockpit Display Units Modernization of C-130, KC-135, C-17 to provide Hight Resolution Cockpit Display Units capability in all theatres of operation F-16 Block 30/40/42, A-10 F-15 Modernization of F-16 to High Definition Avionics Displays as well as A-10 and F-15 F-16 Block 30/40/42, A-10, F-15 Modernization of F-16, A-10, F-15, C-130 to provide a channelized digital radar warning receiver 3D Threat Audio for Fighters Modernization of F-16, A-10 and F-15 to provide 3D Audio for pilots

15. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 15 As of: 14JAN2014 New Industry Proposed Resolutions Type of Resolutions Relating to Joint TACP Wearable Situational Awareness w/ Integrated Enhanced Vision & 3D Audio Cockpit Display Units A-10 modernization to improve timely Positive Identification (PID) of friendly forces and enemy combatants ARMY Capability Upgrade for UH-60M using the Interactive Situational Awareness Software (ISAS) C-130, KC-135, C-17 Cockpit Modernization of C-130, KC-135, C-17 to provide High Resolution Cockpit Display Units Display Units capability in all theatres of operation A-10 Helmet Mounted Modernization of A-10 to provide helmet mounted integrated targeting system Integrated Targeting System F-15 Modernization of F-15 to provide a Active Electronically Scanned Array for all ANG F-15s

16. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 16 As of: 14JAN2014 New Industry Proposed Resolutions Type of Resolutions Relating to F-16 Block 30/40/42, A-10, F-15 Modernization of F-16, A-10, F-15, C-130 to provide a channelized digital radar warning receiver ARNG Composite hard covers that provide: environmental protection, lockable security, enhanced roof loading, antenna mounting surfaces, fire support, and air transportability ARNG Composite Covers for LTT LTV and FMTW relating to hard covers that provide: environmental protection, lockable security, enhanced roof loading, antenna mounting surfaces, fire support, and air transportability Joint Advocate upholding the integrity and standards of National Stock Numbers (NSN) Joint Modernize CSTs and CERFPs Equipment to Enhance flexibility in CBRNE preparedness Joint Modernization Aviation Longline/Remote Hook for Logistics and Search & Rescue ops.

17. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 17 As of: 14JAN2014 Items Covered Proposed State Legislative Initiatives NGAUS Resolutions 101 National Standing Resolutions National New Proposed Resolutions New Industry Proposed Resolutions

18. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 18 As of: 14JAN2014 Questions?