Model Policies
Model Policies (page 38)
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Catastrophic Wildfire and Public Nuisance Amendments
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of [INSERT STATE]: (1) “Catastrophic public nuisance” means a condition on state or federal land where natural resources and biota have…
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State Withdrawal from Regional Climate Initiatives
WHEREAS, there has been no credible economic analysis of the costs associated with carbon reduction mandates and the consequential effect of the increasing costs of doing business in the State…
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Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act (Means-Tested Eligibility)
Summary: The Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act creates a scholarship program that provides children from low- and middle-income families the option to attend the public or private elementary or secondary school of their parents’ choice.
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Resolution in Support of Private Sector Colleges and Universities
WHEREAS, private sector colleges enroll nearly 2.6 million students in the United States and comprise 42 percent of the 6,667 Title-IV eligible postsecondary institutions; and WHEREAS, private sector…
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Parent Trigger Act
Section 1: {Short Title.} This act may be cited as the “Parent Empowerment and Choice Act” or the “Parent Trigger Act.” Section 2. {Definitions.} For purposes of this…
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Constitutional Amendment Requiring State Approval for Increases in Federal Debt
Whereas, Article V of the Constitution of the United States provides authority for a Convention to be called by the Congress of the United States for the purpose of proposing…
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Higher Education Transparency Act
AN ACT relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to establish uniform standards to make certain information available on the Internet. Be it enacted by the…
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Credit Articulation Agreements Act
Section 1. {Title} Credit Articulation Agreements Act Section 2. {Definitions} As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (A) “Native student” means a student who begins…
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Eminent Domain Authority for Federal Lands Act
Section 1. The following shall be enacted as Section _______ of the eminent domain provisions of the State Code: Other Property which may be taken – State as plaintiff. (1) …
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Resolution to Combat Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) rights including patented pharmaceuticals regardless of national borders; and WHEREAS, protection and enforcement of intellectual…
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State Sovereignty Through Local Coordination Act
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of {insert state}: Section 1. Title __, chapter ___, article ___, ________ Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section ________, to…
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ACCE Principles of Short Term Housing Rental Regulations
Short-term housing rentals are becoming an important component of the travel and tourism economy in many communities throughout the country. Recently, some jurisdictions have passed — or are considering the…
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Resolution Calling for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment
{Title, enacting clause, etc.} A RESOLUTION, for the purpose of petitioning the Congress of the United States to adopt an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for submission to…
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Resolution Regarding Traffic Pumping
WHEREAS, Traffic Pumping (Access Stimulation) is defined as the artificial stimulation of switched access traffic as a result of revenue sharing or “kick-back” arrangements partnering with third parties such as…
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Balanced Budget Amendment Advanced by Compact
Section 1. Total outlays of the government of the United States shall not exceed total receipts of the government of the United States at any point in time unless the…
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Resolution on the Importance of International Intellectual Property Rights Protections
WHEREAS, America’s Founding Fathers thought protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) was so important that they enshrined it in the U.S. Constitution in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8; and…
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K-12 Efficiency Commission
Model Policy Section 1. (a) The K-12 Efficiency Commission shall be composed of nine voting members as follows: (1) (A) Six at-large members appointed as follows: Two shall be appointed…
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Resolution on Federal Maintenance of Effort Requirements
WHEREAS, maintenance of effort requirements contained in federal cost sharing programs, grants and regulatory agreements with [insert state] restrict state legislators’ ability to appropriate state funds and set regulatory policy;…
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Resolution Concerning Special Markets for Direct Solar Power Sales
WHEREAS, the solar power industry is pressuring the states to create special markets allowing the solar power industry to sell electricity directly to consumers; and WHEREAS, utilities already purchase and…
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Regulating Containers to Protect Business and Consumer Choice
Section 1. {Title} This resolution may be cited as the Regulating Containers to Protect Businesses and Consumer’s Choice Resolution. Section 2. {Definitions} (A) Defines “containers” as: reusable bags, disposable…