Model Policies

Model Policies (page 39)

  • The Private Property Protection Act image

    The Private Property Protection Act

    Summary ALEC’s model Private Property Protection Act is designed to ensure property owner rights as established under the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution through the…

  • Uncompensated Care Liability Act image

    Uncompensated Care Liability Act

    Uncompensated Care Liability Act  Summary The purpose of this Act is to encourage the practice of uncompensated care for low-income patients by providing liability immunity.  Any licensed physician, any…

  • Resolution on Unilateral Trade Sanctions image

    Resolution on Unilateral Trade Sanctions

    Resolution on Unilateral Trade Sanctions Summary This resolution cautions against the use of unilateral trade sanctions to achieve international policy goals.  While the bill does not prohibit their use,…

  • Economic Liberty Resolution image

    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,…

  • Resolution on Maintaining Confidentiality of Patient-Identifiable Information image

    Resolution on Maintaining Confidentiality of Patient-Identifiable Information

    WHEREAS, recent developments in the area of information technology have stimulated public concern over confidentiality of patient-identifiable medical information; and WHEREAS, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act (HIPAA)…

  • Resolution in Support of Proper Timber Harvesting as a Management Tool to Ensure Better Forest Health image

    Resolution in Support of Proper Timber Harvesting as a Management Tool to Ensure Better Forest Health

    WHEREAS, the health of the national forests and the economies of rural communities area at risk as a result of national forest management practices; WHEREAS, the threat of wildfire, insects,…

  • Endangered Species Resolution image

    Endangered Species Resolution

    WHEREAS, Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act in 1973 to conserve threatened and endangered plant and animal species. WHEREAS, the United States and the states have some…

  • Drug Re-Importation Liability Act image

    Drug Re-Importation Liability Act

    Drug Re-Importation Liability Act To amend Chapter {___} of Title {___} of the Official Code of {insert state} Annotated, relating to general provisions of torts, so as to…

  • Right to Work Act image

    Right to Work Act

    Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. { Title.} This Act may be cited as the Right to Work Act. Section 2. {Declaration of public policy.} It is hereby…

  • Consumer Compensation Fund Act image

    Consumer Compensation Fund Act

    Consumer Compensation Fund Act Summary The civil justice section of The 1987-88 Source Book addresses the acute shortage of adequate liability insurance and the powerful need for state…

  • Title Pledge Act image

    Title Pledge Act

    Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Title Pledge Act.” Section 2. {Legislative Findings and Purpose} The making of title…

  • Insurance Market Conduct Surveillance Act image

    Insurance Market Conduct Surveillance Act

    Insurance Market Conduct Surveillance Act Table of Contents Section 1 Short Title Section 2 Purpose and Scope Section 3 Definitions Section 4 Immunity Section…

  • 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…

  • Resolution on Partnering with Canada to Create Job Opportunities for Returning US Veterans image

    Resolution on Partnering with Canada to Create Job Opportunities for Returning US Veterans

    Resolution on Partnering with Canada to Create Job Opportunities for Returning US Veterans Summary Current unemployment rates among US veterans returning from Afghanistan…

  • Pollution Control or Abatement Flexibility Act image

    Pollution Control or Abatement Flexibility Act

    Summary The Pollution Control or Abatement Flexibility Act is designed to encourage the development and use of innovative technology that improves environmental protection. The Act would reduce…

  • After-Market Crash Parts Act image

    After-Market Crash Parts Act

    Model Policy (Title, enacting clause, etc.) Section 1. {Title.} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the After Market Crash Parts Act. Section 2. {Definitions.} As used…

  • Resolution Supporting Private Market Initiatives For Children’s Health Insurance Programs image

    Resolution Supporting Private Market Initiatives For Children’s Health Insurance Programs

    WHEREAS, the U.S Congress passed a provision in the 1997 Budget Agreement allocating $24 billion over the next five years to the states in order to provide health insurance for…

  • Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Resolution image

    Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Resolution

    Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Resolution WHEREAS, the states have successfully and effectively protected insurance consumers and ensured the safety and soundness of insurance…

  • Resolution on Energy Conservation image

    Resolution on Energy Conservation

    WHEREAS adequate and reliable electric power is critical to the economy of the United Sates and the standard of living of all Americans; and WHEREAS the nation’s electric…

  • Resolution on Federal Medicaid and Welfare Block Grants image

    Resolution on Federal Medicaid and Welfare Block Grants

    Resolution on Federal Medicaid and Welfare Block Grants Summary A Resolution supporting the adoption of Federal Medicaid and Welfare Block Grants which would transfer both the financial authority…