NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

Federal qualified immunity protects law enforcement officers from paying for violations of constitutional rights-but state and local governments almost always pay the price. Now, they're taking action. Legislatures are creating state claims to limit applicability of qualified immunity and authorize personal liability insurance. Learn what it means for state and local budgets and the impact of potential federal action. Speakers include Representative Georgene Louis (D-N.M.) and Rachel Harmon, University of Virginia School of Law.

Find out about states' efforts to collect data on drug-impaired driving and discuss the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation tool to help states combat drug-impaired driving. Driving under the influence of drugs-with or without alcohol-appears to contribute to crashes, but data is incomplete and inconsistent, making it tough to track the scope of the problem. Speakers include Timothy Kerns, Maryland Department of Transportation, and Staci Hoff, Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

State budgets are central to the administration of state government. They allocate resources and prioritize state policies. However, budgeting is very complex, and practices vary across the country. So does the role of taxes. Enjoy a high-level overview of state budget and revenue systems. Speakers are Jackson Brainerd, Erlinda Doherty, and Erica MacKellar, NCSL.