Model Policies
Model Policies (page 2)
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State Constitutional Amendment: No New State Taxes, Increased Spending, and Debt Without Voter Approval
Whereas States through their respective constitutional amendment processes should adopt fiscal responsibility amendments that: (i) impose limits on the amount of money government can tax…
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Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act
For An Act To Be Entitled: An Act to create the recognizing Judea and Samaria Act; to prohibit state agencies from using the term “west bank” in official…
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State Constitutional Amendment for Term Limits for Congress’ Inflationary Overspenders
BE IT RESOLVED Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of {insert state} is proposed and agreed to by this, the {insert name of state legislature},…
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Resolution to Strengthen US-Taiwan Economic Cooperation
WHEREAS, the United States and Taiwan enjoy a robust trading partnership; and WHEREAS, American and Taiwanese industries are highly complementary, and a bilateral trade…
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Resolution on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
WHEREAS, the U.S. Constitution explicitly states in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 that Congress has the power “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for…
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Resolution on the Importance of Strengthening the United States’ Medical Supply Chains with Trusted Trading Partners
WHEREAS, the United States must have reliable access to essential medicines to protect public health and national security; and WHEREAS, the People’s Republic of China is actively seeking to be…
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Use of AI Firearm Detection Software in Municipalities Act
Section 1. Municipality Safety and Security A. From general funds provided for public safety purposes, the Department of Public Safety may enter into a contract with a…
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Act to Strengthen Existing State Human Trafficking Statutes
An Act to amend [STATE’s] relevant code relative to criminal offenses. BE IT ENACTED: The relevant state code is amended by amending it…
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State Act to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Owning Real Estate
An Act to amend the relevant code in this state, as amended, by adding a New Article relating to prohibiting ownership and possession of real property by…
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Act To Lower Costs And Increase Reliability Of Electric Grids
Section 1. Definitions On demand power” otherwise known as “dispatchable” power, means electricity from sources whose output is not weather dependent and can be controlled…
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Competitive Transmission and Permitting Reform Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known as the Competitive Transmission and Permitting Reform Act. Section 2. Findings and Purpose The…
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Ending Rate of Return on Premature Closures Act
Section 1. Definitions “Early Retired” means an electric plant that has ceased operations ahead of its originally planned, expected, or economically useful life span. …
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Statement of Principles on Establishing an Interstate Compact Regarding Competitively Bid Transmission Projects
Statement of Principles Uniformity of Energy Types and Technologies. All aspects of the compact shall pertain equally to all energy generation methods. Ensuring that the compact…
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Ending Guaranteed Rate of Return on Government Subsidies
Section 1. Definitions “Government Subsidies” mean money received from federal, state, and local governments for the building of electricity generation, storage, transmission, and carbon capture…
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Limiting Conservation Easements Duration Act
Section 1: Definitions Conservation easement” means a land easement purchase or gift that invests in a qualified land conservation organization called a “land trust”, or…
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The “Only Pay for What You Get” Ensuring Reliable and Affordable Electricity Act
Section 1. Findings. The [name of state legislature] finds that: It is the policy of ________________ [state] that electric utility service shall be…
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Resolution Directing Regional Transmission Organizations to Implement Electric Reliability Policies
WHEREAS, the welfare of [STATE] citizens and its energy security and economic growth depend on a reliable, affordable, and resilient electric power supply; WHEREAS,…
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Solar Developments Clean Land Act
Section 1. Definitions “PFAS” means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. “Toxic metals” mean cadmium, lead, indium, and selenium. “Hydraulic fluid” means hydraulic and petroleum…
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Unleashing American Energy Act
Section 1. Title. This Act may be cited as the Unleashing American Energy Act. Section 2. Findings. The Legislature finds…
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Amendments to the Science of Reading Act
VIEW AMENDMENTS IN PDF Section 1. Definitions A. “Science of reading” means evidence-based reading instruction that focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension and can be differentiated…