Resolution No. 16, introduced by a group of Oklahoma legislators, recognizes and commends the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1975, NCSL has become a leading organization dedicated to serving state and territorial legislators and their staff. The resolution highlights NCSL's bipartisan nature and its three main objectives: enhancing the effectiveness and integrity of state legislatures, promoting interstate communication and cooperation, and ensuring a strong voice for states within the federal system.

The resolution further emphasizes the vital role of state legislatures as "laboratories of democracy," where diverse representatives collaborate to address emerging challenges. NCSL has played a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of ideas, providing essential research, and encouraging thorough examination of complex issues facing communities and states. The Oklahoma State Senate expresses its appreciation for NCSL's leadership and commitment to legislative institutions and directs that a copy of the resolution be distributed to the organization. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2025.