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In Honor of Armed Forces Day: A “Helmets to Hardhats” Remedy to an Unemployment Challenge
By The Honorable William (Bill) Payne, NM (SD-20) Senator Payne is the NM Minority Whip and ALEC’s National Security Subcommittee Chair. As our grateful nation observes Armed…
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Freeing Health Professionals to Provide Free Care
It should be no surprise that dedicated health care professionals across the country devote countless hours to serving patients, and, in many cases, do so free of charge or regardless…
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State Senator Judson Hill Appointed Chairman of Task Force on Health and Human Services
State Senator Judson Hill Appointed Chairman of Task Force on Health and Human Services New Chairman Provides Free Market Healthcare Solutions for the Future WASHINGTON, DC (March 25,…
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Legislative leader of liberal group smears ALEC | The Iowa Republican
By: Jeff Patch DES MOINES—Iowans should be outraged that an out-of-state group that doesn’t disclose its donors and aims to influence policy exists to bend the ears of state lawmakers,…
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Resolution on Use of Transportation Taxes
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the movement of goods and people locally, regionally, nationally and internationally over this country’s highways, railroads and through our country’s airports and waterways is crucial to our…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the Alternative Minimum Tax adds significantly to the complexity of the tax code by forcing a significant proportion of the population to calculate taxes twice under different…
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Fiscal Note Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. This act may be cited as the Fiscal Note Act. Section 2. {Requirements for a fiscal note.} Every legislative instrument that would…
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State-Based Healthy Forest Plan
Purpose: The purpose of this act is to create healthier forests and reduce the risk of catastrophic forest fires for communities by: creating a state urban-wildland fire safety committees; authorizing…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Oppose Federal Standards for Monopoly Bargaining
Model Resolution WHEREAS, Proposed federal legislation would result in overturning present state laws relating to police and firefighters; and WHEREAS, the sole purpose federal legislation is to force the state…
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Resolution on Stop-Loss Insurance
Model Resolution WHEREAS, one of five, or 51 million Americans, are enrolled in self-funded health benefit plans, and WHEREAS, three of four self-funded employers purchase stop-loss coverage for their health…
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Economic Liberty Resolution
Model Resolution WHEREAS, a prosperous economy depends upon job creation through private investment and entrepreneurship; and WHEREAS, greater private investment and entrepreneurship is associated with greater economic prosperity; and WHEREAS,…
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Resolution in Support of Insurance Commissioners’ Exclusive State Regulatory Authority Over Variable Life Insurance and Variable Annuities
Resolution in Support of Insurance Commissioners’ Exclusive State Regulatory Authority Over Variable Life Insurance and Variable Annuities Model Resolution WHEREAS, variable life insurance and…
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Resolution Opposing Government Mandated Disclosure of Proprietary, Trade Secret Information
Model Policy WHEREAS, vigorous competition leads to market innovations and increased efficiency in all economic sectors; and WHEREAS, the cost structures which underlie market innovations are carefully guarded as proprietary…
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Resolution in Opposition to Frivolous Complaints and Permit Extortion
Model Resolution WHEREAS, regulatory agencies’ limited resources are being squandered for harassment purposes, in pursuit of non-life threatening complaints against employers; and WHEREAS, complaints about Hazard Communication Standards (record keeping) and…
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Political Funding Reform Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known as the Political Funding Reform Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declaration} This legislature finds and declares: A. That it is…
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Resolution in Opposition to Violence in Labor Disputes
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the courts have generally held that federal labor laws do not preempt local laws with respect to tortious and criminal…
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Resolution in Support of Reporting Requirements for Public Sector Unions
Model Resolution WHEREAS, private sector unions are required by the Labor Management Disclosure Act (LMDA) to adhere to reporting and disclosure requirements; and WHEREAS, state and local public sector unions are…
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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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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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Employee Rights Reform Act
Note: In no way does ALEC endorse agency fee requirements. However, ALEC realizes that full employee choice in the workplace is not currently an available option in every state. Therefore,…