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Vermont House Speaker Is NCSL's Newest Executive Officer

Vermont Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D) was elected immediate past president of NCSL to serve the remaining term of former Illinois Senator Toi Hutchinson (D), who was appointed her state's new cannabis regulation oversight officer. Johnson will serve in the post through the Legislative Summit in Indianapolis in August, when the officers' terms rotate. NCSL's officers alternate between parties annually. "I'm thrilled to join the officers' team at this transition point for the organization to help set a strong course supporting good government around the country," Johnson said.

NCSL's Executive Officers Are All House Speakers

In a twist, all of NCSL's current executive officers are speakers of their states' house chambers. Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) is NCSL's president. Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki (D) is president-elect. Idaho Speaker Scott Bedke...