Model Policies

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the [COUNTY] as follows: Section I. [Chapter] of the Code of [COUNTY] is hereby added as provided hereinafter: TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY 1 Title. 2…

Be it enacted by the Legislature of [COUNTY] as follows: Section 1. Local Taxpayer Protection Act. (A) Should the annual operating budget result in an increase in property…

APPROVAL/LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF [COUNTY] BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED “SAVINGS INCENTIVE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM”  Be it enacted by the Legislature of [COUNTY] as follows: Purpose. The…

WHEREAS, the United States has entered into tax treaties covering more than 60 jurisdictions around the world which facilitate bilateral economic activity; strengthen global cooperation and benefit US businesses and…

Section 1. Definitions (1) “Program” means the public community college state finance program established by this Act.   Section 2. Program Components; Administration; Required Reporting (1) The program consists of:…

Section A: Addition to current statutes governing state agency duties [Bracketed portions may be adjusted for the needs of each state] Nongovernmental agreements a. Except as otherwise provided…

SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS “Department” means the Department of Management and Budget, Department of Revenue, or the Office of State Policy and Budget (depending on the state). “Major state taxes”…

A Next-Generation Tax and Expenditure Limitation Act Short Title: Responsible Budgeting Act. Section 1. Structural Balance (a) Sense of the Legislature: Stewarding taxpayers’ funds requires a close connection…

TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AN INFLATION-FIGHTING, FEDERAL FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AMENDMENTS (FRA) CONVENTION; TO DEMAND CONGRESS EXPEDITIOUSLY PASS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES TO TRACK AND MAKE…

Section 1. Religious Property Tax Exemption A property tax exemption based on religious purposes includes real property owned by a church which allows its premises to be used by an…

(1) State agency federal funding requirements. (a) Prior to accepting federal funding, the state budget office and the agency which will be charged with accepting the federal funding…

(1) Definitions (a) The term “defined benefit pension plan” or “plan” shall mean any plan, fund or program which was heretofore or is hereafter established, maintained, or offered…