This resolution is a formal recognition and commendation of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary in 2025. The NCSL, founded in 1975 through the merger of three organizations, has become the leading organization dedicated to supporting state and territorial legislators and legislative staff. It is a bipartisan entity with goals to enhance the effectiveness, independence, and integrity of state legislatures, promote interstate communication and cooperation, and ensure that states maintain a strong, unified presence in the federal system.

The resolution acknowledges the role of state legislatures as America's "laboratories of democracy," where diverse representatives collaborate to address emerging challenges and find common ground. It highlights the NCSL's nearly five decades of facilitating idea exchange, providing essential research and information, and fostering a rigorous examination of complex issues at community, state, and national levels. The resolution concludes with the Arizona Legislature expressing its recognition of the NCSL's leadership and service and commending its employees for their dedication to the legislative institution.