Does the Legislative Guidebook call for federal legislation to preempt states and local governments?
No, the Guidebook does not contain proposals for federal legislation at all. It does, however, recognize the impact that federal legislation has on planning, especially in the areas of transportation and the environment. Q: Who is using the Legislative Guidebook? A: Because the Guidebook was issued in two interim editions, one in 1996 and the other in 1998, some 13 states have incorporated language from these earlier editions into laws and bills. For example, planning legislation adopted by the states of Arizona, Tennessee, and Wisconsin in 1998 drew heavily on concepts and statutory provisions in the Guidebook. Other states, like Illinois, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii, have considered bills that expressly adapted Guidebook language. Q: How did APA get input on the project? A: In early 1995, APA announced the project by mailing a cover letter, a four-page project summary, and an “Invitation for Involvement” questionnaire to the CEOs of 161 national and regional interest groups. F
