Model Policies
Model Policies
-
Resolution Calling for the Creation of a National Federalism Task Force
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 …
-
Resolution in Support of FERC Proposed Rulemaking on PURPA
Whereas the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) was passed in 1978, splitting authority for implementation and enforcement of different aspects of the law between the states and …
-
Homeschool Credential Recognition Act
Section 1. Issuance of a diploma or other appropriate credential (a) A diploma or credential issued by a person who administers a program of secondary education in a home school …
-
Draft Resolution Supporting the United States’ Commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the Year the Alliance Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has strengthened the transatlantic relationship since its formation on April 4, 1949; and …
-
A Resolution Urging the United States to Decrease Dependence on Pharmaceuticals Manufactured Overseas
WHEREAS, many citizens of the United States depend on pharmaceutical drugs to cure, treat, or prevent disease and these drugs can result in lifesaving and life-sustaining outcomes; and …
-
An Act Regarding Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Centers
Sec. 1. The relevant state agency shall establish: (1) a comprehensive addiction recovery center certification for eligible entities that meet the requirements of this chapter; and …
-
Resolution on Limiting the Use of Prolonged Solitary Confinement
WHEREAS, solitary confinement or segregation is typically defined as being confined to a cell for between 22 to 24 hours a day. While this often means a single person in …
-
Resolution for a Single Federal Standard for Consumer Privacy
WHEREAS, the Internet knows no borders, and is therefore an inherently cross-jurisdictional entity; WHEREAS, consumer data privacy is fundamentally a matter of personal discretion for which there are distinct and …
-
A Resolution on Occupational Licensing and Student Loan Defaults
Whereas, upwards of 30 percent of Americans must have an occupational license to work in their profession; and Whereas, nearly one out of every four Americans …
-
Ordinance: Freedom of Association in Local Elections
[Insert Ordinance #] Whereas, Individuals running for political office are currently restricted from being nominated by a political party and Whereas, Individuals running for local office should be free to …
-
Ordinance: Prohibition on taxpayer funded lobbying activities
BE IT ENACTED BY THE (Insert Jurisdiction): SECTION 1. to read as follows: PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. (a)(Insert Jurisdiction) may not pay: a person or entity that is required to register …
-
Statement of Principles on Truth in Property Taxation
Statement of Principles on Truth in Property Taxation Guiding Principles: Utah’s Example Utah enacted its Truth in Taxation law in 1985 to provide a solution to taxpayer unrest …
-
A Resolution Supporting the Principle of Education Freedom Scholarships
A Resolution Supporting the Principle of Education Freedom Scholarships Whereas, ALEC has long supported tax credit programs that empower families to choose the best educational options, regardless of …
-
Student Safety Scholarship Act
THE STUDENT SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP ACT Section 1. {Title} The Student Safety Scholarships Act Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means the Student Safety Scholarships Program. (B) “Eligible student” means …
-
Opportunity Youth Act
THE OPPORTUNITY YOUTH ACT Section 1. Title. This Act may be referred to as the “Opportunity Youth Act.” Section 2. Statement of Findings and Purposes. (A) The legislature …
-
Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance
Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance Section 1. {Ordinance Definitions} The following definitions apply in this ordinance: (A) “Employment bargain” means any formal …
-
Resolution in Support of Public Defense
Resolution in Support of Public Defense WHEREAS, the United States Constitution guarantees “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to have the …
-
Model Policy on Probation Period Limits
Model Policy on Probation Period Limits Section 1. In imposing an order of probation, the court shall specify at the time of sentencing the length of any term …
-
ALEC Model Resolution on Improving Community Supervision Policies and Practices
ALEC Model Resolution on Improving Community Supervision Policies and Practices WHEREAS, probation dates back to England in the Middle Ages and stemmed from a public …
-
Draft Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 40th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act
Draft Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 40th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the Taiwan Relations ACT (“TRA”) was signed …