Archives: Regulatory Reform / Model Policies

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  • Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements image

    Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements

    Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements Summary This resolution recognizes that government should not interfere with private business agreements freely and openly negotiated between the parties.

  • Occupational Licensing Defense Act image

    Occupational Licensing Defense Act

    {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Purpose} This Act’s purpose is to: (A) Ensure that an individual may pursue a lawful occupation free from unnecessary occupational regulations, and (B) Protect…

  • Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act image

    Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act

    Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas and Use…

  • Resolution Opposing Government Involvement in Commercial Negotiations image

    Resolution Opposing Government Involvement in Commercial Negotiations

    Resolution Opposing Government Involvement in Commercial Negotiations WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and…

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    Performance Based Permitting Act

    Performance Based Permitting Act SUMMARY:  An act to establish performance based environmental permitting system, to include an environmental incentives program. Be It Enacted by the State of ­___________:…

  • Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck image

    Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck

    WHEREAS, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed or is proposing numerous new regulations, particularly in the area of air quality and regulation of greenhouse gases, that are…

  • Regulatory Flexibility Act image

    Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Regulatory Flexibility Act Summary A policy* to improve state rulemaking by creating procedures to analyze the availability of more flexible regulatory approaches for small businesses. Findings: (1) A…

  • State Pesticide Preemption Act image

    State Pesticide Preemption Act

    Summary ALEC’s model State Pesticide Preemption Act is designed to ensure the safety of America’s food supply through the preemption of city, town, county, etc. pesticide ordinances. Model Legislation Section…

  • State Implementation Plan Requirements for Ozone and Particulate Matter Attainment image

    State Implementation Plan Requirements for Ozone and Particulate Matter Attainment

     A Bill IN THE [HOUSE/ SENATE] OF [STATE] An Act requiring public hearings and legislative review of certain proposed state actions related to State Implementation Plans required…

  • State Implementation of Clean Water Act (TMDL) Requirements (Amended) image

    State Implementation of Clean Water Act (TMDL) Requirements (Amended)

     Summary This Act sets forth criteria and procedures for states to implement the mandate of the Clean Water Act to develop total maximum daily loads for impaired waters within…

  • Regulatory Costs Fairness Act image

    Regulatory Costs Fairness Act

    Regulatory Costs Fairness Act Section 1. Diminution in value; just compensation  A. If the existing rights to use, divide, sell or possess private real…

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    Economic Liberty Resolution

    Model Resolution WHEREAS, a prosperous economy depends upon job creation through private investment and entrepreneurship; and WHEREAS, greater private investment and entrepreneurship is associated with greater economic prosperity; and WHEREAS,…

  • Living Wage Mandate Preemption Act image

    Living Wage Mandate Preemption Act

    Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known as the Living Wage Mandate Preemption Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declarations.} This legislature finds and declares that: (A) Economic…

  • Intrastate Coal and Use Act image

    Intrastate Coal and Use Act

    Summary The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Coal and Use Act. The bill establishes that the environmental regulation of coal…

  • Resolution on the Enhancement of Economic Neutrality, Commercial Efficiency, and Fairness in the Taxation of Moist Smokeless Tobacco (MST) Products image

    Resolution on the Enhancement of Economic Neutrality, Commercial Efficiency, and Fairness in the Taxation of Moist Smokeless Tobacco (MST) Products

    Resolution on the Enhancement of Economic Neutrality, Commercial Efficiency, and Fairness in the Taxation of Moist Smokeless Tobacco (MST) Products WHEREAS, excise taxes are…

  • Regulatory Compliance Congruity with Liability Act image

    Regulatory Compliance Congruity with Liability Act

    Regulatory Compliance Congruity with Liability Act Summary State legislatures and Congress have charged certain government agencies with ensuring that products are…

  • Prevailing Wage Repeal Act image

    Prevailing Wage Repeal Act

    Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known as the Prevailing Wage Repeal Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declarations.} The legislature finds and declares that: (A) Prevailing wage…

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    Property Investment Protection Act

    Summary This act protects against the diminution of the value of a private home or other property investment when government action is taken to serve a public…

  • Regulatory Review and Rescission Act image

    Regulatory Review and Rescission Act

    Regulatory Review and Rescission Act Purpose: Section 1 of this Act institutes a system allowing state lawmakers to examine the efficacy of regulations before implementation, reviewing costs, benefits,…

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    Food and Nutrition Act

    Food and Nutrition Act Summary The Food and Nutrition Act preempts towns, counties and other political subdivisions from enacting regulation in regards to food…