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Targeted Legislative Review Act
Policy Whereas, administrative agencies with insufficient democratic controls do more than fill in tiny gaps left by the legislature in regulatory schemes, but instead, often write detailed rules with the…
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Occupational Licensing Review Act (Formerly part of Occupational Board Reform Model Act)
Occupational Licensing Review Act Formerly part of Occupational Board Reform Model Act A Bill for an Act relating to occupational regulations; establishing the state…
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Compact for America: Balanced Budget Amendment
REFERENCE TITLE: ___________________ State of ___________ (Introducing ________) _________ Legislature __________ Session 20___ __. B. ____ Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of _____________:…
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Next Generation Charter Schools Act
Section 1. {Title.} The Next Generation Charter Schools Act Section 2. {Declaration of Purpose.} (A) The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that (1) The Charter School Act of [year]…
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Public Charter School Authorizing and Accountability Act
Summary The purpose of this legislation is to establish the procedure for authorizing public charter schools by creating the State Public Charter School Commission while also creating an accountability mechanism…
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Power Plant Siting Act
Summary This Act creates a single Board that functions as the permitting authority for all governmental approvals necessary to site a Power Plant in the state. Model Policy Section 1.
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ALEC’s Guiding Principle of Federalism: A Uniquely American Governing Construct
Our fifth episode in the ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Federalism,” features ALEC National Chair for 2023, Florida Representative Daniel Perez; ALEC National Chair for 2022, former Arizona Senate…
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Is an Article V Amendments Convention in Your Future?
Tom Llewellyn is Publishing Editor, Fix the Debt Gazette and Legislative Outreach Director, Let Us Vote for a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment. With inflation stubbornly high, interest rates rising,…
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Our Essential Policy Ideas for 2022
Throughout our nearly 50 year history, ALEC has always been at the forefront of producing and exchanging ideas and will continue to provide principled solutions that benefit all Americans. Our…
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ALEC Files an Amicus Brief with Michigan Supreme Court to Protect Constitutional Structures of Government during Emergencies
What is the proper balance between legislative and executive power during an emergency? While governors have roles to play during emergencies, legislatures are the most powerful branch of government in…
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State Leaders Say “No Thanks” to Federal Bailout
To: The Federal Government and Leaders in Washington DC From: American Legislative Exchange Council and Partners 2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202 The undersigned organizations, policy leaders…
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Resolution Calling on Congress and the President to Protect the States’ Autonomy to Set Their Own Consent Procedures
Whereas, our unique governing system in the United States of America was designed to federate diverse States and people for vital national concerns, while preserving to the American people the…
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This Is Federalism
“This is a Football.” “This is a football.” Holding a pigskin in his hand, legendary coach Vince Lombardi started training camp with his world champion Green Bay Packers…
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A Modern Day Patrick Henry – “Give Me Liberty…”
ALEC-FreedomWorks State Legislator of the Week This week, ALEC and FreedomWorks introduce Virginia State Delegate Nick Freitas from the 30th district. Freitas represents Orange County, Madison County…
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A Number That Does Not Compute – 706: FCC Preemption Will Cost Taxpayers Millions
ALEC commends former FCC Commissioner and Tennessee regulatory official Deborah Taylor Tate for her principled and reasoned criticisms of current proposals to federally preempting state laws restricting muni broadband networks.