Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies
Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies
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The Local Government Net Zero Policy Prohibition Act
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…
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PFAS Model Policy Act
Section 1. Short Title. This act may be cited as the “PFAS Model Policy Act.” Section 2. Definitions. As used in the PFAS…
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Model Joint Resolution on Electricity Market Rationalization
WHEREAS, the original architecture of the American electricity system was designed for vertically integrated, locally regulated monopoly utilities, a structure fundamentally misaligned with the competitive wholesale markets created in subsequent decades; …
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Chemical Management Statement of Principles
Purpose (a) These principles are intended to assist policymakers in developing effective, science-based chemical policies that protect human health and the environment while supporting innovation, economic growth, and a…
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The Energy Producers and Consumers Protection Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF [STATE]: Section 1. Short title This Act shall be known and may be…
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Regional Utility Coordination and Accountability Act
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…
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Waters of the State Act
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…
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Amendments to Statement of Principles on Agriculture
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…
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Critical Infrastructure Security Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Critical Infrastructure Protection and Security Act.” Section 2. Legislative Findings And Purpose The Legislature…
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Residential Reliability Act
Section 1.Definitions A. “Residential energy backup system” means a backup energy system, and any associated infrastructure and equipment, installed at a residential property that is capable of providing…
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State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act
Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the “State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act.” Section 2. Definitions. For…
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Ending Rate of Return on Premature Closures Act
Preamble: Numerous utilities and regulatory agencies have recently moved to voluntarily close coal and natural gas power plants before their full, useful life expired. When such electric plants are…
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Act to Allow for Consumer Regulated Electric Utilities
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Purpose. The Legislature finds that: Reliable, affordable, and sufficient electricity supply is vital to economic growth and public welfare. …
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Overturn Prohibitions and Establish a Nuclear Coordinator (OPEN) Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “OPEN Act — Overturn Prohibitions & Establish a Nuclear Coordinator Act.” Section 2. Purpose…
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Resolution in Support of Veterinary Telehealth Modernization Principles
WHEREAS, laws and regulations should allow veterinarians to practice the full extent of their professional training and expertise through telehealth; WHEREAS, all veterinarians should be free to deliver telehealth services;…
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Statement of Principles on Establishing an Interstate Compact Regarding Competitively Bid Electric Transmission Projects
Statement of Principles Uniformity of Energy Types and Technologies. All aspects of the compact shall pertain equally to all electric generation methods. Ensuring that the compact…
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Resolution in Support of Recycling
WHEREAS, sustainable management and circularity of materials are critical to safeguarding both environmental health and national security by ensuring that essential resources are available for future generations and reducing the…
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Energy Choice Resolution, Natural Gas
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR USE OF PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN _________COUNTY AND SETTING OF CODE ORDINANCE READING SCHEDULE TO AMEND___________ COUNTY…
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Resolution in Support of Farming and Energy Production
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR LAND USE AND PERMITTING FOR LESS THAN 5 ACRE COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDENS AND PROJECTS UP TO 160 ACRES FOR AGRIVOVOLTAIC PROJECTS IN_______COUNTY AND SETTING…
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Act to Define Clean Energy
Title: An act recognizing nuclear as clean energy. Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to clean energy. Highlight: Provides for the promotion and development of clean energy resources for declared…