Model Policies
Model Policies (page 36)
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State Constitutional Amendment for a Balanced Budget
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}: Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of {insert state} is proposed and agreed…
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Indiana Education Reform Package
Chapters of the Indiana Education Reform Package (1) Charter Schools Act (2) School Scholarships Act (3) Teacher Evaluations and Licensing Act (4) Teacher Collective Bargaining Act (5) Turnaround…
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A-Plus Literacy Act
Chapters of the A-Plus Literacy Act (1) School and District Report Cards and Grades. (2) School Recognition Program to financially reward schools for good/improving Report Card…
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Statement of Principles on State Workers’ Compensation Reform
Preamble Government policy should encourage fair and sustainable state-based workers’ compensation laws that provide quality medical care and benefits to injured workers, and focus on workplace safety and successful return-to-work…
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First Responder Immunity Act
Section 1. (1) In this section: (a) “Department” means [insert agency responsible for EMS in the state]. (b) “Fire fighter” means any person employed by the state or any political…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…