Model Policies
Model Policies
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A Public Safety Resolution Calling on the [Insert Jurisdiction] to Define [Insert Jurisdiction] as a Rule of Law Community
WHEREAS, The Federal Government under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act as codified in the United States Code (U.S.C.) is responsible for the establishment and enforcement of the …
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Public Comment Time Guidelines
Summary The freedom of speech is a guaranteed right in the United States Constitution. Open government is the cornerstone of the American republic. Citizens should always have the opportunity to …
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Local Right to Work Ordinance – Private Sector
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this ordinance to provide that no employee covered by the National Labor Relations Act need join or pay dues to a union, or refrain …
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ALEC Resolution in Support of Strengthening and Deepening the Relationships between Taiwan and the States of the United States
ALEC Resolution in Support of Strengthening and Deepening the Relationships between Taiwan and the States of the United States Policy Summary This resolution expresses support for deepening ties …
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Electronic Government Services Act
Electronic Government Services Act Summary While the continued development of information technology and the proliferation of the Internet has permitted government agencies to make more efficient the necessary transactions …
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THE EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT
Model Policy: THE EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT Section 1. {The Education Savings Account Act} Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means The Education Savings Account program created in this subchapter. (B) “Eligible …
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Intrastate Forum Shopping Abuse Reform Act
Summary Forum shopping has become a significant problem in civil litigation. Certain counties have become magnets for attracting claims with little or no connection to that county. The burdens placed …
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Commonsense Consumption Act
Summary The Commonsense Consumption Act prevents the legislative and regulatory functions of the State of _____ from being usurped by civil lawsuits against a food manufacturer, packer, …
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Neutrality and Integrity in Software Procurement Act
Neutrality and Integrity in Software Procurement Act Summary This Act amends the state’s procurement rules to preserve choice, competition, and integrity in the state’s selection and installation of software …
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Resolution Supporting Pro Consumer Public Policy for Voice, Video, and Data Services
Resolution Supporting Pro Consumer Public Policy for Voice, Video, and Data Services Summary This Resolution offers support for minimal federal, state, and local regulation of broadband networks, …
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Draft Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration and Congress to Support International Trade and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Whereas, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) policy on free trade acknowledges that, “the imposition of artificial barriers to free and open trade…are deterrents to American economic interests;” and Whereas, …
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Grand Jury Due Reform Act
TITLE: GRAND JURY DUE REFORM ACT SUMMARY: The purpose of this act is to provide greater transparency, accountability, and fairness for the accused during grand jury proceedings. States …
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RESOLUTION ON RAISING FELONY THEFT THRESHOLDS
RESOLUTION ON RAISING FELONY THEFT THRESHOLDS Summary: This Resolution supports raising felony theft thresholds, as many current state felony theft thresholds were set years or decades ago, …
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Self-Sufficiency in Medicaid Act
Summary This Act provides that the state’s Medicaid Program will institute a work requirement for able-bodied adults receiving services and benefits from the Medicaid program in {insert state}. Model …
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The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act
The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act Summary This act will allow a minor who is in the custody of the Department to apply for a drivers permit or …
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Fair Share Act
Fair Share Act Summary ALEC’s model Fair Share Act provides that each defendant is liable only for damages in direct proportion to that defendant’s responsibility. The model act …
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ALEC Statement of Principles on Repealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
ALEC Statement of Principles on Repealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Mission: To promote access, affordable health benefits, greater competition and choice, …
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STUDENT RIGHT TO ACTIVE COUNSEL
7 LONG TITLE 8 General Description: 9 This bill enacts language related to disciplinary proceedings in an institution of higher 10 education. 11 Highlighted Provisions: 12 This bill enacts: 15 • requiring …
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Online Bidding Act
Online Bidding Act Summary This Act would allow public agencies to use on-line, electronic bidding as a means of obtaining bids from vendors for the procurement of goods, services, …
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Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting
Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting Summary Under current GAAP for state and local governments some financial statement users may not realize the gravity of failure to …