Model Policies

Final Statement of Principles on Legislative Oversight

Guiding Principles of Legislative Oversight  Seeking Information – The state legislature must have the information necessary to conduct oversight activities. Therefore, the legislature must have the ability to hold hearings, compel the appearance of government officials, and compel the production of documents. Legislative…

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Final 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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Final The Phantom Damages Elimination Act

Section 1. Title. This Act may be known as the Phantom Damages Elimination Act. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to provide fair compensation for past and…

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Final Survivor Justice Act

Section 1. Short Title  This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Survivor Justice Act.”  Section 2. Purpose and Findings …

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Final Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  Ibogaine is a naturally-occurring psychoactive compound that has demonstrated promise in…

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Final Veterans Dignity in Crisis Act

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Purpose.   An emergency measure that grants a peace or police officer who is an…

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