2013 National Conference of State Legislators

Sunday, August 11, 2013

State legislators from all over the nation descended upon the Georgia World Congress Center and the Omni Hotel in downtown Atlanta for the start of the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators. Around 5,000 people, including close to 1,000 state senators and representatives from all over the country, are expected to attend the four day conference, which lasts through Thursday, to discuss in-depth policy on a number of topics including health care, taxation, transportation and energy. Local legislators including Senator Judson Hill, Representatives Darlene Taylor and Buddy Harden and former governor Sonny Perdue were in attendance on Sunday for early discussions on health care and taxation.

Georgia Senator Judson Hill finishes registering for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Georgia Senator Judson Hill finishes registering for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

 

State legislators from all over the nation stand in line along with others to register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

State legislators from all over the nation stand in line along with others to register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

 

Jose Diaz (right) and Kansas Senator Laura Kelly register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Jose Diaz (right) and Kansas Senator Laura Kelly register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

 

Georgia Representative Darlene Taylor (center) talks with Representative Buddy Harden during the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Georgia Representative Darlene Taylor (center) talks with Representative Buddy Harden during the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

 

Joanne Stroud (center) helps register Ohio Representative Teresa Fedor (right) and former Nebraska Senator Liz Hruska for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Joanne Stroud (center) helps register Ohio Representative Teresa Fedor (right) and former Nebraska Senator Liz Hruska for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

 

Nevada Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson (left) registers with Nang Loong for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.

Nevada Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson (left) registers with Nang Loong for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.

 

Joanne Stroud (left) hands Robyn Gael her badge as Sindy Ramsey waits in line to register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.

Joanne Stroud (left) hands Robyn Gael her badge as Sindy Ramsey waits in line to register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.

 

Cindy Gillespie (left), Linda Lee and Karen Gillespie register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.

Cindy Gillespie (left), Linda Lee and Karen Gillespie register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.

 

Keith Frederick (left) and Oklahoma Senator Constance N. Johnson register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.

Keith Frederick (left) and Oklahoma Senator Constance N. Johnson register for the 2013 National Conference of State Legislators at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta on Sunday, August 11, 2013. 5,000 attendees are expected at the conderence this year including around 1,000 state legislators from all over the nation.