Model Policies
Model Policies (page 46)
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ALEC Electricity Transmission Principles
Mission Energy production and transmission are critical components of our nation’s economic infrastructure. For economic growth to continue, the expansion and protection of our electricity transmission infrastructure system must be a priority…
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Resolution on Packaging and the Municipal Solid Waste Stream
Model Resolution WHEREAS, members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognize the importance of effective and integrated solid waste management policies and programs; and WHEREAS, all benefits of a…
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Labor Peace Agreement Preemption Act
Model Policy Section 1. The Labor-Peace Agreement Preemption Act Section 2. {Statement of Purpose} The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that employers cannot be compelled by local governments…
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Open Contracting Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Open Contracting Act. Section 2. {Statement of Purpose.} The purpose…
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Resolution on Invasive Noxious Weeds
Whereas, invasive species are organisms that are living in areas outside their native environment and whose introduction causes or threatens to cause economic, environmental, or medical harm. Whereas, there are…
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Biotechnology State Uniformity Resolution
Whereas, ALEC has stated its support for the responsible use of the beneficial qualities of agricultural biotechnology such as in improved crop production techniques, pharmaceuticals, anti-immune disease…
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Property/Casualty Insurance Modernization Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This act shall be known as the Property/Casualty Insurance Modernization Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declaration} This legislature finds and declares that a modernized and…
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Resolution Supporting Territorial Rating
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the U.S. insurance industry provides coverage in the voluntary market and through assigned risk plans so that all persons have the opportunity to acquire insurance; and WHEREAS,…
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Uninsured Motorist Stipulation of Benefits Act
Uninsured Motorist Stipulation of Benefits Act Section 1. {Title.} This Act may be cited as The Uninsured Motorist Stipulation of Benefits Act. Section 2. {Legislative finding and…
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Recycled/Refined Oil Labeling Act
Section 1. {Short title} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Recycled/Re-refined Oil Labeling Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} This legislature finds and declares…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Expedited Waiver Procedures to States
Model Resolution WHEREAS, states have applied to numerous waivers from federal agencies; and WHEREAS, these waiver applications submitted because states wanted to try new innovative approaches to meet long-standing policy…
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Prevailing Wage Repeal Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known as the Prevailing Wage Repeal Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declarations.} The legislature finds and declares that: (A) Prevailing wage…
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Prior Authorization Resolution
Model Resolution WHEREAS prescription medicines are vitally important to ensuring good health and quality of life for Medicaid recipients; and WHEREAS the cost-effectiveness of pharmaceuticals contribute to improved overall health…
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Resolution on Renewable Energy Resources in a Competitive Electricity Marketplace
Resolution on Renewable Energy Resources in a Competitive Electricity Marketplace WHEREAS, new mandates for taxes, fees, and charges are being proposed by federal lawmakers to subsidize renewable energy…
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Groundwater Protection Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short Title.} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Groundwater Protection Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.}…
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Organ Donation Tax Deduction Act
Section 1. Title. This Act may be cited as the “Organ Donation Tax Deduction Act.” Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of the “Organ Donation Tax Deduction Act” is…
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Biotechnology Resolution
Biotechnology Resolution WHEREAS, biotechnology refers to any technique that uses living organisms or parts thereof to make or modify a product or plants, animals, or microorganisms for specific uses and…
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Resolution on Negative Impacts of Pharmaceutical Price Controls
WHEREAS, the current US health insurance industry is tied to the U.S. tax code by the percentage of tax deductibility for health insurance contributions whereby employers receive 100% tax deductibility…
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Resolution on Local Jurisdiction Consent of National Monument Designation
WHEREAS, the proposed designation of national monuments in the State of ______ clearly violates the spirit and letter of the Antiquities Act, which requires monument lands to be “confined to…
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Protecting Property Rights to Facilitate Species Conservation
An act relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.