Model Policies
Model Policies (page 16)
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Statement of Principles on Facial Recognition Policy
I. Policymakers should avoid one-size fits all frameworks. Any framework should identify actual harms to consumers and be designed to protect against those harms. Prescriptive legislation should be avoided as…
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The Home-Based Business Fairness Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF __________: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS “Goods” means any merchandise, equipment, products, supplies or materials. “Home-based business” means any business for…
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Resolution in Support of Independent Contracting
It is resolved that the state of [insert state] is strongly committed to entrepreneurship, the freedom of contract, and opportunity for all Americans to pursue work that fits their lifestyle.
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Resolution on Patient Access to Physical Therapists’ Services Without Current Professional Practice Restrictions Regarding Referral
WHEREAS, physical therapy is the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as authorized by state law. Physical therapists provide services…
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Textbook Cost Transparency Act
SECTION 1. DISSEMINATION OF COURSE SCHEDULE AND LIST OF REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS. (a) Definitions: (1) “Course material” means a textbook, supplemental material, or open educational resource. (2) “Institution…
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Resolution in Support of Telehealth Modernization Principles
Resolution: WHEREAS, laws and regulations should allow health care providers to practice the full extent of their professional training and expertise through telehealth; WHEREAS, laws and regulations should permit health…
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Emergency Power Limitation Act
Therefore, be it enacted: Section 1. Nothing in this act grants additional emergency powers to the governor or any other official. Section 2. State and local officials may issue nonbinding…
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Urging the United States Government to Keep the American People Safe and Healthy by Decreasing the Nation’s Dependency on Foreign Manufactured Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Medicine, Particularly from China
WHEREAS, many citizens of the United States depend on pharmaceutical drugs to cure, treat, or prevent disease and these drugs can result in lifesaving and life sustaining outcomes; and WHEREAS,…
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Employment Mandate Preemption Act
The People of the State __ enact: Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “local government labor regulatory limitation act.” Sec. 2. The legislature…
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Model Legislation for Remote Online Notarization
Chapter Remote Online Notary Sec. 1. DEFINITIONS. In this (Chapter): “Appear” or “personally appear” or “in the presence of” means: being in the same physical location as another person…
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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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Ordinance Establishing Mobile Food Vendors
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MOBILE FOOD VENDORS: WHEREAS, mobile food vending is a popular and diverse part of local economies across the United States; WHEREAS, [XXX Municipality] desires to support economic development,…
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A Resolution for Government Services to be Compared to Private Sector Services for Federal and State Grant Money
Whereas, federal and state grants are a crucial part of funding for public works and community development infrastructure projects and, Whereas, federal and state grants are used to help defray…
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Prompt Payment Ordinance
AN ordinance concerning business. Be it enacted by the [Insert Governing Body],represented in the [Insert Jurisdiction]: Section 1. The Contractor Prompt Payment Ordinance as follows: A construction contract…
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Central Registry Reform Model Legislation
WHEREAS the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution prohibit governments from depriving individuals of their liberty or property interests without due process of the law; and WHEREAS…
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Statement of Principles to Inform Emergency Management Acts
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed flaws in and weaknesses of the emergency management policies in place in many states in the United States; and WHEREAS, one…
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Net Operating Loss Reform Act
Section 1. Adopt the Net Operating Loss Provisions of the Internal Revenue Code as amended by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Property Tax Appraisal Reform Act
SECTION 1 Amends [INSERT STATE] Tax Code, as follows: If the appraised value of property in a tax year is lowered upon taxpayer appeal, the appraised value of the property…
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Truth in Taxation Act
As used in this section: (1) “Taxing subdivision” means any political subdivision of the state that levies an ad valorem tax on property. (2) “Revenue neutral rate” means the tax…
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Resolution on the Misapplication of Employee Classification Laws
WHEREAS, franchising contributes $1.6 trillion to the United States economy through 733,000 franchise businesses; and WHEREAS, franchise businesses employ over 13 million workers; and WHEREAS, franchising has been a major…