{Use Agency Letterhead} {Note to NASPO Members – Below is a list of legislative and regulatory issues that NASPO will track on the NASPO Network beginning this December. You might want to include this as an enclosure with your welcome letter to your new Governor/Transition Team so they are aware of issues that they may want to discuss with you. If your office tracks state legislation, please customize this list to include specific issues that you monitor. You may also want to add details if your state recently considered legislation or has pre-filed bills in procurement related areas.} Top Legislative and Regulatory Issues Affordable Health Care Act Immigration Minimum Wage International Trade Agreements Bids Unfunded Mandates Public Private Partnerships Sustainability Social Impact Programs Credit/Debit Interchange Fees Public Procurement Cooperative Purchasing Contract Public Construction Procurement Ethics IT Procurement Federal Procurement Procurement Reform Preference Laws