CATEGORY 1: ADVOCACY INFRASTRUCTURE Measures a state component's internal infrastructure, such as retention of a lobbyist or attorney, or if there is a legislative committee to help set and promote legislative priorities TOP-RANKING STATES (2014) TOP-RANKING STATES (2016) California New York Texas Arizona Massachusetts Wisconsin* New Jersey Iowa Florida Rhode Island Score out of 6 Score out of 6 Wisconsin = 1 point Note: indicates score improvement from 2014 to 2016. *In top ranking in both 2014 and 2016. Resolutions Submission Deadline for 2018 All resolutions must be submitted to James R. Christina, DPM, executive director (jrchristina@apma.org) by January 17, 2018. Staff will develop a financial impact analysis for each resolution, as specified in the APMA Administrative Procedures. Emergency resolutions may be considered by the House of Delegates after the deadline has passed for resolutions, provided they meet all of the following criteria: * * * The resolution is of an urgent matter and addresses an issue whose urgency has come to light after the submission deadline has passed. Clear evidence exists to support the argument that the urgency and information pertaining to the matter came to light after the deadline. Demonstrate that the association and/or profession may experience irreparable harm if the matter is not considered during the current session of the House of Delegates. * Complete supporting documentation is provided by the sponsor. * Sufficient information is available and time provided for a staff financial analysis to be completed. * The resolution has been received no later than 36 hours before the close of the house. * The Resolutions Review Subcommittee and/or the Resolutions Committee has accepted the resolution as meeting the criteria for emergency status. Resolutions that do not meet the above criteria shall be referred to a subsequent meeting of the House of Delegates. APMA News September/October 2017 29