Category: Conferences/Meetings

2026 Summer Conference

We’ll be meeting July 14 – 17 in Rapid City, South Dakota. This year will be a little bit different. Due to the size of the convention and the meeting spaces available, we will be meeting in a separate hotel from the main NASS conference. We’ll be meeting at the Hilton DoubleTree, while NASS and NPA will be meeting at the Monument. The Hilton DoubleTree is across the street from the Monument (which is the convention center). We will no doubt have some opportunities to join in the fun at the Monument and we’ll have joint activities with the full NASS membership as well, as we have in past years.

To facilitate travel arrangements, below is the list of hotels available. When you book, please mention the National Association of Secretaries of State to get these discounted rates. It’s also preferable to call to make your reservation – if you try to book online, you may be met with information that the hotel is full.

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Rapid City (ACR will meet here)

505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
605-348-4000
Rate is $158 per night plus taxes
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Rapid City Convention Center 

Elevation Inn and Suites (preferred hotel for Notary Public Administrators – NPA)

950 North Street Rapid City, SD 57701
605-737-4656
Rate is $169 per night plus taxes
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/rapid-city-south-dakota/elevation-inn-and-suites-trademark-collection/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=07/13/2026&checkOutDate=07/18/2026&groupCode=260713%20NASS
Walking distance

HYATT PLACE RAPID CITY / DOWNTOWN (This is the newest hotel in Rapid City – opened April 2025)

525 St. Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
T:  605.791.5525
Rate is $199 per night plus taxes
https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/rapzr-hyatt-place-rapid-city-downtown?corp_id=G-NASS
Walking distance .7 miles (shuttle provided daily)

Hotel Alex Johnson (Hilton Curio Collection and Historic Property)
523 SIXTH ST. RAPID CITY, SD, 57701
605-342-1210
Rate is $197 per night plus taxes
https://group.curiocollection.com/2efrit
Walking distance .6 miles (shuttle provided daily)

Rushmore Hotel
445 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Rate is $209 per night plus taxes
Please call 605-348-8300 and mention NASS Summer Conference
https://therushmorehotel.com/
Walking Distance .5 miles (shuttle provided daily)

Conference Archive
When: July 9 – July 12
Where: San Juan, PR
Facility: Sheraton Puerto Rico

Registration is Closed
ACR Members: $500 early/ $600 late (after June 10, 2024)
Non-Profit Organizations: $750 per person early/ $850 late (proof of valid non-profit status is required)
Corporate Non-Members: $1300 per person early/ $1400 late.
Registration Closes:  Monday, June 24, 2024, or when registration capacity is fulfilled.
https://www.nass.org/events/nass-2024-summer-conference

Conference Agenda

NASS/ACR 2023 Summer Conference

When: July 9-12, 2023
Where: Washington, DC
Facility: Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington, D.C., United States, 20001, Telephone: (202) 582 1234

ACR AGENDA

Administrative Codes and Registers
a Section of the National Association of Secretaries of State
July 9-12, 2023
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be held at the Grand Hyatt
All times noted are Eastern Time

We are excited to share with you the agenda of the 2023 ACR Summer Conference!
You may notice that one session is still to be determined (TBD). We are working hard to fill that spot and once we have that final confirmation we will let you know.
Again, registration is open at this time. You can register at the following link: https://www.eventleaf.com/e/nasssummer23

Kylie Cone (UT), Program Committee Member

Conference Meeting Agenda

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Saturday, July 8
Travel Day
Those arriving July 8th meet in the hotel lobby for ACR group dinner!
Evening event: ACR group dinner, 6:30 p.m.

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Sunday, July 9
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. ~ Conference Registration

• 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. ~ ACR Officers and Executive Committee Meeting
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  ~ ACR Welcoming Statement by Michael Broschinsky (UT), ACR President
  ~ Introduction of Officers and Executive Committee
  ~ Kick off 2023 Edition of Who’s Who and What’s New
• 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. ~ Afternoon Break
• 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. ~ 2023 Edition of Who’s Who and What’s New (cont’d)

Evening event: No Evening Event Scheduled for ACR

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Monday, July 10
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ Conference Registration
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. NASS/ACR Breakfast

• 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Who’s Who and What’s New (cont’d)
• 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Morning Break
• 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. First ACR Business Meeting
• 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. NASS/ACR Boxed Lunch
• 12:45 – 2:30 p.m. Online Rule Submission and Publishing Panel
  – Jill Ledbetter (TX),
  – Michael Broschinsky (UT), and
  – Christina Muniz (NH)
• 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Afternoon Break
• 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. D.C. Municipal Regulations and D.C. Register – Victor Reid (D.C.)

Evening event: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Evening Event for All Conference Attendees

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Tuesday, July 11
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ~ Conference Registration
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. NASS/ACR Breakfast

• 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. Awards Committee Presents the Colborn Award and Winner Presentation
• 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Morning Break
• 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. Community Engagement and Equity Reporting in Rulemaking
  – Jaci Davis (OR) and
  – Colleen Needham (OR)
• 12:45 – 2:00 p.m. NASS/ACR Lunch (with NASS IDEAS Award Presentation)
• 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Second ACR Business Meeting
• 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Break
• 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Federal Update – John Hyrum Martinez

Evening event: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Evening Event for All Conference Attendees

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Wednesday, July 12
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. NASS/ACR Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Session TBD
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Morning Break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Roundtable Discussion: Rule Review and Correcting Errors
11:45 – 12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and conference survey collection

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Committees

Archives Committee
Chair:

Awards Committee
Chair: Trinette Middlebrook (ID)
Frank Powell (ID)
Jack Ewing (IA)

Bylaws Committee
Chair: Issac Linam (AK)
Christina Muniz (NH)
Allen Enger (LA)

Nominations Committee
Chair: Emily Caudill (KY)
Heather Jarrett (IN)
Catherine Brindley (LA)

Program Committee
Chair: Denise Kipfstuhl (Thomson Reuters)
Kylie Cone (UT)
John Hyrum Martinez (DC)

Social Media Committee
Chair: Jaci Davis (OR)
Catherine Brindley (LA)
Christina Muniz (NH)

Survey Committee
Chair: Jill Ledbetter (TX)
Chris Coffman (OK)

Website Committee
Chair: Scott Cancelosi (AZ)
Heather Jarrett (IN)
Matt Ortiz (NM)

2020 Summer Virtual Conference Agenda Location: USA

Administrative Codes and Registers a Section of the National Association of Secretaries of State July 15 – 16, 2020

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. All sessions will be held virtually using GoToMeeting.  After registration, NASS will provide your webinar login details via email. Stay tuned for the ACR Bunch! Wednesday, July 15 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 12:00 – 12:15 p.m.    ACR Welcoming Statement by Chris Coffman, ACR President ~ Introduction of Officers and Executive Committee 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.      First ACR Business Meeting

• 1st Business Meetin Agenda
• Stevenson, Cooper, and Radcliff resolutions were moved unanimously, without changes for a final adoption vote at the 2nd Business Meeting.
• Treasurer’s Report: There was one sale of the ACR Survey since the last report.
• Annual Survey: The annual survey is available to ACR members.
  • The survey was printed by our friends at Thomson Reuters who have supported us for many years.
  • The survey will be available once again for $40. The survey can be purchased through our website.

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.        2020 Virtual Edition of Who’s Who and What’s New 2:30 – 2:45 p.m.        Afternoon Break 2:45 – 4:00 p.m.        Who’s Who and What’s New (continued) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.        FederalRegister.gov and eCFR – Upgrades and Integrations – presented by John Hyrum Martinez and Steve Frattini, Office of the Federal Register Thursday, July 16    12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.     We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Rules – Idaho Unleashed:  What Happens When Your Administrative Code Expires – presented by Dennis Stevenson Kudos to Dennis – KTVB7 Dennis Retirement Video

• Arizona proposes similar legislation in 2020 – SB1211 SB1211P S.1211GOV-FACT SHEET Bill Status Inquiry https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview?SessionID=122

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.       Colborn Award Presentation and Demonstration – introduction by Trinette Middlebrook, Awards Committee Chair

• Awards Committee Summary
• Colborn Application 2020
• 2020 Colborn Award Presentation
• Press Release

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.       Afternoon Break 2:45 – 4:00 p.m.       Virtual Roundtable: Educating Legislators on the Administrative Rules Process – discussion led by Catherine Brindley, Louisiana Register Editor 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.          Second ACR Business Meeting (Must have Acrobat Reader to view pdf documents)

• • 2nd Business Meeting Agenda
  • RESOLUTION 2020‐01 Retirement Video, A Resolution on the Retirement of Dennis Stevenson
  • RESOLUTION 2020-02 Retirement Video, A Resolution on the Retirement of Judy Cooper
  • RESOLUTION 2020-03 Retirement Video, A Resolution on the Retirement of Kerry Radcliff

4:45 – 5:00 p.m.       Planning Session: Where Do We Go from Here? Looking for answers in a strange new normal. Followed by Closing Comments Committees Virtual Summer Conference Program Prepared and Presented by Chris Coffman, ACR President Website Committee Chair: Scott Cancelosi (AZ) Emily Caudill (KY) Kristin Carr (CT) Awards Committee Chair: Trinette Middlebrook (ID) Frank Powell (ID) Archives Committee Anne Bloomsburg (VA) Jennifer Meas (WA)  

Conference Archive
Details for the 2019 NASS Summer Conference Press Release are as follows:
Dates: June 30 -July 3, 2019
Location: Eldorado Hotel
Santa Fe, New Mexico

*REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*

Registration is now open for the NASS 2019 Summer Conference from June 30 – July 3, 2019 at the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe, NM!

Click here to save your spot today!

Agendas

ACR – Click here for the ACR conference agency including committee meetings, workshops, shared practice sessions and evening events.

NASS – Click here for the NASS conference agenda including committee meetings, workshops, shared practice sessions and evening events.

Room and Hotel Information

If you have not done so already, please make your hotel reservations immediately. The NASS group rate at the Eldorado Hotel is $123 per night (plus taxes and service fee) and is valid until Thursday, May 30, 2019. Please call 800-955-4455 to make your reservations and mention the National Association of Secretaries of State or click here to make your reservations online.

ACR and NPA will be meeting at the Hilton Santa Fe. There is an additional block of rooms for those attendees at the Hilton. The NASS group rate at the Hilton Santa Fe is $125 per night (plus taxes) and is valid until Thursday, May 30, 2019. Please call 505-988-2811 to make your reservations and mention the National Association of Secretaries of State or click here to make your reservations online.

2019 Committees

Program Committee

Chair: Denise Kipfstuhl (Thomson Reuters)
Christina Muniz (NH)
Michael Duchek (WI)
Yvette Smallwood (DE)

Awards Committee

Chair: Julie Yamaka (OR)
Emma Gradian (WI)
Mike Broschinsky (UT)

Archives Committee

Anne Bloomsburg (VA)
Jennifer Meas (WA)

Website Committee

Chair: Scott Cancelosi (AZ)
Emily Caudill (KY)
Kristin Carr (CT)