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Proposed DOL Rule Could Be a Model for Public Pensions
Last week, ALEC submitted a comment to the Department of Labor (DOL) in support of a proposed regulation regarding fiduciary duties in private pensions under the Employee Retirement Income…
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Discussion of Principles on Public Sector Bargaining
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) strongly supports the freedom of all public-sector workers to voluntarily decide whether it is in their best interest to join or pay fees to…
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Liability Protection for Employers in a Declared Disaster or Public Emergency Act
Section 1. As used in this act, the following words shall have the following meaning: (1) “Guidance” means written guidance related to a declared public emergency that is issued…
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Act to Prohibit Confucius Institutes in Public Institutions of Higher Education
The [INSERT LEGISLATIVE BODY] enacts: SECTION 1. [INSERT RELEVANT SECTION OF STATUTE REGARDING HIGHER EDUCATION] is amended by adding a new subdivision to read: “The [Board of Governors…
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Technical Standards are Public Policy, and Must Be Monitored by the States
Technical standards are public policy. Many people tune out at the very mention of standards, but they are part of the public policy world as their impact can be broad…
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Unfunded Health Care Benefits for Retired Public Employees Leave States and Taxpayers at Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Reynolds, ALEC Public Affairs Email: dreynolds@alec.org Phone: 571-782-5038 Unfunded Health Care Benefits for Retired Public Employees Leave States and Taxpayers…
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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…
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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…
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A Current Glimpse of Public Sector Union Policy in the States
The Janus Supreme Court decision gave government workers the ability to choose whether or not they want to join or support a government union. While the Janus decision protects worker’s…
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When the Public School System Prioritizes Control Instead of Children
School choice has improved personalized learning opportunities, but often overlooked is access to public school sports and extracurricular activities. While equal access laws allow homeschoolers to participate in…
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Federalism Education Requirements for Public Attorneys
Federalism Education Requirements for Public Attorneys Whereas, the High Court has reiterated time and again that the sovereignty, jurisdiction, and even the supremacy of the States in their…
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Public Employee Rights and Authorization Act
Section 1. Introduction A. The U.S. Supreme Court held in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31 that public sector employees are permitted to decline…
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FIRST STEP Act Temporarily Stalls, but States Continue to Make Waves on Laws Helping Ex-Offenders and Improving Public Safety
Yesterday, President Donald Trump and Jared Kushner met with Attorney General Jeff Sessions in order to evaluate the Senate’s willingness to move the revised version of the FIRST STEP Act…
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Public Employee Bargaining Transparency Act
Model Policy A bill to amend the Code of [STATE] by adding a section related to transparency in public-sector collective bargaining. Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known as…
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Public School Financial Transparency Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} The Public School Financial Transparency Act Section 2. {Legislative Declaration} (A) The Legislature finds that: (1) Taxpayers…
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Resolution to Endorse the Recommendations of the 2014 Blue Ribbon Panel on Public Pension Plan Funding
WHEREAS, many states and local government entities are facing significant defined benefit (DB) pension unfunded liabilities. The cumulative deficits computed in today’s dollars are estimated to be between $1T to…
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Executive Branch Public Advocacy Transparency Act
Model Policy Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the Framers established, and the States ratified, the United States Constitution for purposes of protecting our rights and ensuring that citizens direct the course…
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Supreme Court Hearing Oral Arguments Regarding Public Sector Union Dues
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the case of Janus v. AFSCME, a case very similar to one that has already been heard by eight of the nine…
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High tax refugees flock to cheaper Republican states
Susan Button doesn’t call herself a tax refugee but that is precisely what this mother of four was when she…