Model Policies

Model Policies (page 4)

  • Public Nuisance Reform Act image

    Public Nuisance Reform Act

    Section 1. Public Nuisance Exemptions  (A) In addition to any other claim, action, or condition determined by the courts applying the common law not to constitute or give rise…

  • Federal Funds Stress Test Act image

    Federal Funds Stress Test Act

    In consultation with the [Federalism Commission] and subject to legislative appropriation, the [Center at a State Institution of Higher Learning] shall: (a) create and maintain a digital dashboard that visualizes…

  • Election Workforce Expansion Act image

    Election Workforce Expansion Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:   Section 1. Definitions.    As used in this section:   “Active military member” means…

  • Auditor Powers Modernization Act image

    Auditor Powers Modernization Act

    Section 1. Definitions   (A) “Artificial intelligence” means a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual…

  • Combatting Internet Crimes Against Children Act image

    Combatting Internet Crimes Against Children Act

    Section 1. Definitions  (A) “Affiliate” means a local law enforcement agency in this State which has a current memorandum of understanding with an established internet crimes against children task force or…

  • Sales Tax Exemption for Purchase of Precious Metals image

    Sales Tax Exemption for Purchase of Precious Metals

    Be it enacted by the Legislature of [state name] Findings and Purpose The purpose of this bill is to: (a) Exempt certain gold and silver products from sales and use…

  • Legislative Approval of Administrative Rules Act image

    Legislative Approval of Administrative Rules Act

    Section 1. Short Title.   This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Legislative Approval of Administrative Rules Act.”   Section 2. Legislative Findings…

  • Home-Based Business Fairness Act image

    Home-Based Business Fairness Act

    A. The use of a residential dwelling for a home-based business is a permitted use, except that this permission does not supersede any of the following: Any deed restriction, covenant…

  • A Local Resolution in Support of State Minimum Wage Law image

    A Local Resolution in Support of State Minimum Wage Law

    WHEREAS, [Insert Jurisdiction] is a political subdivision, created by the [Insert State] WHEREAS, [Insert Jurisdiction] is tasked by the [Insert State] to carry out certain core responsibilities as approved by…

  • Statement of Principles on Legislative Oversight image

    Statement of Principles on Legislative Oversight

    Guiding Principles of Legislative Oversight  Seeking Information – The state legislature must have the information necessary to conduct oversight activities. Therefore, the legislature must have the ability to hold hearings, compel the appearance of government officials, and compel the production of documents. Legislative…

  • An Act to Establish a Court Appearance Reminder Program and Reduce Failure to Appear image

    An Act to Establish a Court Appearance Reminder Program and Reduce Failure to Appear

    Section 1. Legislative findings and purpose. The Legislature finds that:   (a) Every missed court appearance where a warrant is a consequence costs the government an…

  • Residential Reliability Act image

    Residential Reliability Act

    Section 1.Definitions A. “Residential energy backup system” means a backup energy system, and any associated infrastructure and equipment, installed at a residential property that is capable of providing…

  • State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act image

    State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act

    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the “State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act.”  Section 2. Definitions. For…

  • The Phantom Damages Elimination Act image

    The Phantom Damages Elimination Act

    Section 1. Title. This Act may be known as the Phantom Damages Elimination Act. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to provide fair compensation for past and…

  • Freedom of Expression Protection Act image

    Freedom of Expression Protection Act

    Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the “Freedom of Expression Protection Act.”  Section 2. Definitions For purposes of this Act, the…

  • Survivor Justice Act image

    Survivor Justice Act

    Section 1. Short Title  This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Survivor Justice Act.”  Section 2. Purpose and Findings …

  • Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act image

    Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  Ibogaine is a naturally-occurring psychoactive compound that has demonstrated promise in…

  • Uniformed Services Child School Transitions Act image

    Uniformed Services Child School Transitions Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Purpose.   The purpose of this policy is to: (a) Maximize the potential for effective…

  • Veterans Dignity in Crisis Act image

    Veterans Dignity in Crisis Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Purpose.   An emergency measure that grants a peace or police officer who is an…

  • Identifying Veterans in the Justice System Act image

    Identifying Veterans in the Justice System Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Purpose. To codify the definition of a military veteran for the purposes of identification in…