Model Policies

Model Policies (page 24)

  • Resolution Supporting Pro Consumer Public Policy for Voice, Video, and Data Services image

    Resolution Supporting Pro Consumer Public Policy for Voice, Video, and Data Services

    WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, it is the policy of…

  • Draft Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration and Congress to Support International Trade and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) image

    Draft Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration and Congress to Support International Trade and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

    Whereas, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) policy on free trade acknowledges that, “the imposition of artificial barriers to free and open trade…are deterrents to American economic interests;” and Whereas,…

  • Grand Jury Due Reform Act image

    Grand Jury Due Reform Act

    SECTION 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings a. The purpose of this act is to provide greater transparency, accountability, and fairness for the criminally accused during the grand jury proceedings.

  • Resolution on Raising Felony Theft Thresholds image

    Resolution on Raising Felony Theft Thresholds

    WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is committed to developing effective criminal justice policies that hold offenders accountable while maximizing results for public safety, victims, and taxpayers; and WHEREAS,…

  • Self-Sufficiency in Medicaid Act image

    Self-Sufficiency in Medicaid Act

    Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Self-Sufficiency for Medicaid Act” Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Act is to institute a requirement for able-bodied…

  • The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act image

    The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act

    The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act Summary This act will allow a minor who is in the custody of the Department to apply for a drivers permit or…

  • Fair Share Act image

    Fair Share Act

    Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Fair Share Act; abolishing joint and several liability and providing for allocation of responsibility. Section 1. {Several liability.} (A) In any civil action based…

  • ALEC Statement of Principles on  Repealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) image

    ALEC Statement of Principles on Repealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

    ALEC Statement of Principles on Repealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)   Mission: To promote access, affordable health benefits, greater competition and choice,…

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    STUDENT RIGHT TO ACTIVE COUNSEL

    7     LONG TITLE 8     General Description: 9          This bill enacts language related to disciplinary proceedings in an institution of higher 10     education. 11     Highlighted Provisions: 12          This bill enacts: 15               •     requiring…

  • Online Bidding Act image

    Online Bidding Act

    Online Bidding Act Summary This Act would allow public agencies to use on-line, electronic bidding as a means of obtaining bids from vendors for the procurement of goods, services,…

  • Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting image

    Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting

    Model Resolution Section 1 {Title.}  This Resolution may be cited as the Resolution Calling for Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting Section 2 {Definitions.}   (A)  In this Resolution:…

  • Resolution Opposing Taxpayer Financing of Professional Sports Stadiums image

    Resolution Opposing Taxpayer Financing of Professional Sports Stadiums

    Definitions “Professional sports” means any sporting event or competition featuring non-amateur athletes. High school or collegiate level athletics and competitions funded solely by 501(c)(3) non-profit entities within their charitable purpose…

  • Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom To Share Act image

    Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom To Share Act

    Model Legislation Section 1.  Short Title.  This Act shall be known as the “Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act.” Section 2.  Exemption of Health Care Sharing Ministries…

  • Full & Fair Noneconomic Damages Act image

    Full & Fair Noneconomic Damages Act

    Model Policy  Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act.” Section 2. {Findings} (A) The…

  • Resolution Urging Congress to Cut the Federal Corporate Tax Rate image

    Resolution Urging Congress to Cut the Federal Corporate Tax Rate

    Model Resolution: WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council to advance Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism, and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, at a combined federal-state…

  • The Kinship Care and Fictive Kin Reform Act image

    The Kinship Care and Fictive Kin Reform Act

    The Kinship Care and Fictive Kin Reform Act Summary This Act establishes that the Department may approve either “Kinship Care” or “Fictive Kin” as a best interest…

  • Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act image

    Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act

    WHEREAS, the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Constitution protect the rights of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of association and…

  • Asbestos Claims Transparency Act image

    Asbestos Claims Transparency Act

    Asbestos Claims Transparency Act Model Policy Title __ of the [   ] Code is amended by adding Chapter ___ to read…

  • Principles on Online Privacy image

    Principles on Online Privacy

    Principles on Online Privacy The American Legislative Exchange Council acknowledges that a market environment is essential for future success of the Internet. The proposed set of policies accounts for…

  • Statement of Principles on Municipal and Government-Owned Networks image

    Statement of Principles on Municipal and Government-Owned Networks

    The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognizes the importance of the widespread deployment of advanced communications services. For the vast majority of citizens, these services are provided by private sector…