Model Policies

Model Policies (page 28)

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    Criminal Intent Protection Act

    {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title.}  This Act may be cited as the “The Criminal Intent Protection Act.” Section 2. {Legislative Purpose and Findings.} The purpose…

  • Resolution in Support of Non-Discriminatory Property Tax Policies image

    Resolution in Support of Non-Discriminatory Property Tax Policies

    WHEREAS, American consumers have come to rely on high speed communications networks constructed by communications providers to improve their overall quality of life including in the areas of healthcare, education,…

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    Actual Harms Act

    Minimizes “no-injury” litigation to reserve state civil justice systems for individuals who have experienced real injuries and actual losses

  • Resolution Calling on the Federal Government to Maximize Its Stimulus Support for Broadband Internet Adoption and Use Programs image

    Resolution Calling on the Federal Government to Maximize Its Stimulus Support for Broadband Internet Adoption and Use Programs

    WHEREAS, among the approximately 95 percent of American households that have access to broadband Internet services, only about 75 percent of U.S. households subscribe[1] and WHEREAS, research shows that a “lack of…

  • Resolution In Support of Ending Unauthorized Federal Spending image

    Resolution In Support of Ending Unauthorized Federal Spending

    WHEREAS, the national debt has increased to alarming levels, and, WHEREAS, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) there is more than $310 billion of unauthorized appropriations for fiscal year…

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    Suicide Prevention in Higher Education Resolution

    WHEREAS, Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college and university students; WHEREAS, The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s research strategy for reducing national suicide rates by…

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    Open Enrollment Act

    Section 1. Purpose (A) The purpose of this Act is to improve educational achievement and to enhance the opportunity for parental choice in education by providing additional options to pupils…

  • The Treating Accused Persons Fairly Act image

    The Treating Accused Persons Fairly Act

    {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title.} This Act may be cited as “The Treating Accused Persons Fairly Act of 2011” Section 2. {Congressional Purpose.} The…

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    State Council on Competitive Government Act

    {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Definitions.} In this chapter: (1)  “Council” means the State Council on Competitive Government. (2)  “Local government” means a county, municipality, special district, school district,…

  • Resolution on DNA Testing and Victims’ Rights image

    Resolution on DNA Testing and Victims’ Rights

    WHEREAS, a primary role of state government is to ensure public safety; and WHEREAS, the efficient use of DNA technology is paramount to helping law enforcement identify…

  • Resolution Opposing Government Efforts to Impose a Set-Top Box Mandate and Undermine the Video Ecosystem image

    Resolution Opposing Government Efforts to Impose a Set-Top Box Mandate and Undermine the Video Ecosystem

    WHEREAS, consumers are benefiting from an explosion of video content and ways to consume that content as never before; and, WHEREAS, the current video environment and ecosystem are often referred…

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    Correctional Services – Restrictive Housing — Report

    Section 1. The following words have the meanings indicated. (a) In this section, “restrictive housing” means a type of detention that involves:           (1) Removal of an inmate from the…

  • Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act image

    Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act

    {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title.}  This Act may be cited as the “Civil Liability for Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Act.” Section 2. {Limitations on Liability for Hiring…

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    Great Teachers and Leaders Act

    Section 1. {Legislative declaration.} (A) The Legislature hereby declares that: (1) A system to evaluate the effectiveness of licensed personnel is crucial to improving the quality…

  • The Hurricane Mitigation Promotion Act image

    The Hurricane Mitigation Promotion Act

    {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Designation.} The period from May 25th to May 31st of each year is “Hurricane Mitigation Week.” Section 2. {Proclamation.}  The Governor…

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    Patients First Medicaid Reform Act

    Section 1. Title.  This Act may be cited as the “Patients First Medicaid Reform Act.” Section 2. Definitions. (A)  “Medicaid Savings Account,” or “MSA,” is an account…

  • Unintended Consequences Prevention Act image

    Unintended Consequences Prevention Act

    Section 1. Findings.  The legislature finds that: (A)  {Insert state}’s health care system has been developed to address the unique circumstances in {insert state} and to provide…

  • Resolution in Support of Fair Recourse and Effective Deterrence Against Frivolous Claims image

    Resolution in Support of Fair Recourse and Effective Deterrence Against Frivolous Claims

    PURPOSE: To support policy that allows for fair recourse and effective deterrence againt frivolous claims. WHEREAS, frivolous claims include those that are (1) presented for an improper…

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    Optional Medicaid Benefits Evaluation Act

    Section 1. Title.  This Act shall be known as the “Optional Medicaid Benefits Evaluation Act.” Section 2. Definitions. (A)  “Medicaid” is the federal Title XIX Medical Assistance program administered by…

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    Health Freedom Compact Act

    Findings and Declaration of Policy (A)  Unites States Code Section 112 gives Congressional consent “to any two or more states to enter into agreements or compacts for…