Energy, Environment and Agriculture
Task Force Description
The Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force operates under the principles of free-market environmentalism, that is to promote the mutually beneficial link between a robust economy and a healthy environment, to unleash the creative powers of the free market for environmental stewardship, and to enhance the quality and use of our natural and agricultural resources for the benefit of human health and well-being.
The Task Force works to develop model policy in a wide variety of issue areas, including energy, public lands, chemical regulation, agricultural technology, regulatory reform, air and water quality, federal-state relations, environmental health, waste management, rural development, and property rights.
The Task Force launched the EPA Regulatory Train Wreck Initiative to ensure states remain the first among equals with the federal government on environmental regulation. In addition, ALEC’s efforts are intended to maintain the important balance of rational environmental protection with economic progress. The initiative focuses on pending and proposed EPA regulations and the cooperative federalism intent of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
Meeting Information
Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force
- Subcommittee Meeting
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
- Task Force Meeting
- Thursday, July 23, 2026
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Task Force Meeting Agenda
- 2:00 PM – Call to Order and Task Force Announcements
- Subcommittee Report
- Policy Discussion: The Importance of Grid Reliability
- Policy Discussion: Environment Policy Update
- Policy Discussion: Eminent Domain Policy Update
- Member Presentation: The Dangers of Solar Storms
- Member Presentation: Energy Policy in the States
- Consideration of New Model Policies:
- Agriculture Statement of Principles
- Chemical Management Statement of Principles
- PFAS Model Policy Act
- The Energy Producers and Consumers Protection Act
- Waters of the State Act
- The Local Government Net Zero Policy Prohibition Act
- Critical Infrastructure Security Act
- Joint Resolution on Electricity Market Rationalization
- 5:00 PM – Good of the Order and Adjournment
Draft Policies
- Digital Infrastructure & Ratepayer and Resource Protection Accord
- The Local Government Net Zero Policy Prohibition Act
- The Energy Producers and Consumers Protection Act
- Regional Utility Coordination and Accountability Act
- Waters of the State Act
- Amendments to Statement of Principles on Agriculture
- Critical Infrastructure Security Act
All Model Policies
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Digital Infrastructure & Ratepayer and Resource Protection Accord Draft
I. Data Centers Are Critical Technology Infrastructure Data centers are critical technology infrastructure. The capacity, speed, and reliability of a state’s digital footprint directly affect its ability to attract technology investment, support innovation, and enable businesses of all sizes — particularly small businesses, startups, and rural enterprises — to compete…
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The Local Government Net Zero Policy Prohibition Act Draft
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF [STATE]: Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Local Government Net Zero Policy Prohibition Act.” Section 2. Legislative Findings And Declarations The Legislature finds and…
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The Energy Producers and Consumers Protection Act Draft
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF [STATE]: Section 1. Short title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Energy Producers and Consumers Protection Act.” Section 2. Legislative Findings And Declarations The Legislature finds…
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Regional Utility Coordination and Accountability Act Draft
Section 1. Definitions “Public entity” means a political entity or corporate body of this state, including a county, municipality, or district or authority or a water supply or sewer service corporation. “Obligation” means a bond or note secured by a fee, a charge, an assessment, or other…
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Waters of the State Act Draft
Section 1. Purpose (a) The purpose of this Act is to align state water regulations with the Supreme Court’s limits on federal jurisdiction as directed by Sackett v. EPA, establish that the state will not impose restrictions beyond the federal WOTUS definition, and require a clear, evidence-based…
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Amendments to Statement of Principles on Agriculture Draft
See Amendments Here Introduction The proper role of government involvement in agriculture is to limit and remove barriers for agricultural production, trade, and consumption throughout our innovative food system. In developing public policy options for agriculture, forestry, and related sectors, policymakers should recognize that the United…