Model Policies
Model Policies (page 13)
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Resolution in Opposition to Taxation or Regulation Without Representation
Resolution: WHEREAS, online businesses face a national onslaught of state sales tax regulations and obligations that defy the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution; WHEREAS, our nation’s entrepreneurs are…
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Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act
Section 1. {Short Title} This Act may be known and cited as the Reliability in Expert Testimony Standards Act. Section 2. {FRE 701: Opinion Testimony by Lay…
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Dignity For Incarcerated Women
SUMMARY: An ACT regarding the care of state incarcerated pregnant women, family visitation rights, the access male correctional officers have in correctional facilities where a female inmate may be in…
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Resolution on Country of Origin Labeling
Resolution on Country of Origin Labeling Whereas, Free markets are one of ALEC’s core guiding principles and we have much model policy that supports the enhancement of free…
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An Act to Expand the Contours and Applicability of the Affirmative Defense of “Mistake of Law” In Criminal Cases
Summary: This model policy seeks to expand, in a subset of criminal cases (particularly nonviolent offenses), the applicability of a “mistake of law” defense beyond its current contours, which, in…
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Information Security Management Act
Information Security Management Act Summary An act concerning cyber security for communication and information resources in public agencies, and making an appropriation in connection therewith. Be it…
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AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMINAL CODE RECODIFICATION COMMISSION
Summary: A model policy to address the counterintuitive codification of criminal offenses at the state level by establishing a recodification commission to assemble, and present to the legislature for amendment…
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An Act to End Regulatory Criminalization
Summary: An act to prohibit the creation of criminal offenses not subject to the strictures of bicameralism and presentment. SEC. 1 | DEFINITIONS 1. Regulatory “catchall” provision—A provision in…
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Statement of Principles for Model State Laws to Encourage Philanthropic Creation and Operation
Philanthropy exemplifies the American ideal of private action in the public interest, demonstrating our faith in the capacity of individual citizens not only to create wealth, but also – voluntarily…
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State Legislature United Compact
State Legislature United Compact ARTICLE I FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY Whereas every State adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact finds…
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Commission on Federalism Act
Commission on Federalism Act Summary This bill creates a Commission on Federalism to review, evaluate and respond to federal actions that infringe upon the constitutional…
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Collegiate Learning Assessment Act
The Collegiate Learning Assessment Act Summary This model policy requires public colleges and universities to administer the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) to all students during…
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Regulatory Compliance Congruity with Liability Act
Regulatory Compliance Congruity with Liability Act Summary State legislatures and Congress have charged certain government agencies with ensuring that products are…
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Statement of Principles on Electronics Recycling Programs for States and Feds Considering Mandates on Recycling Consumer Electronics
The private sector should lead the way. The private sector should lead the design and the operation of any electronics recycling program. Technology companies that designed the products and put…
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Quality Education and Teacher and Principal Protection Act
Section 1. {Title} This act may be known as the “Quality Education and Teacher and Principal Protection Act.” Section 2. {Legislative findings} The Legislature finds that ensuring the quality of…
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Resolution Protecting Online Platforms and Services
WHEREAS, the Internet has created millions of new American jobs and generated billions of dollars in revenue for American businesses; WHEREAS, online platforms enabled users to generate, upload, and share…
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Resolution Supporting Individual Property Rights; Private Land Use for Energy Development
A resolution affirming the preeminence of property rights for economic development and private benefit. WHEREAS, personal property rights are a foundational principle in our republic, as affirmed by a continuous…
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Student Data Accessibility, Transparency, and Accountability Act
Student Data Accessibility, Transparency, and Accountability Act Summary The Student Data Accessibility, Transparency, and Accountability Act would require the [State Board of Education/State Department of…
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Bail Agent Education and Licensing Act
Bail Agent Education and Licensing Act Summary This Act would establish a state bail bond regulatory board to monitor and license bail bondsmen. The Act would…
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Resolution Expressing Support for President Donald J. Trump’s Energy and Environmental Policy Accomplishments
WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States of America on November 8, 2016 and inaugurated on January 20, 2017; and WHEREAS, at the…