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Hundreds of State Legislators will meet in Phoenix to discuss solutions for creating jobs, growing the economy and restoring fiscal order
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kaitlyn Buss 202.742.8526 kbuss@alec.org …
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Rich States, Poor States, 4th Edition
What Others Are Saying… “Nothing better demonstrates the essence of why ALEC was founded than Mr. Laffer, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Williams’ Rich States, Poor States. It shows policies that…
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Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act
Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act Summary The Taxpayers’ Savings Grants Act establishes a program by which willing residents can opt to receive less public funding for their child’s education,…
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ALEC Responds to Deceptive Common Cause Report
By ALEC National Chairman Rep. Noble Ellington (LA) New Orleans, LA — In its latest effort to criticize elected leaders who attend forums convened by the nonpartisan, nonprofit American Legislative…
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Hundreds of State Legislators Gather to Discuss Policy Solutions Promoting Economic Growth and Limited Government
NEW ORLEANS, LA—(Aug. 3, 2011) State legislators from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Great Britain, and Poland are gathering in New Orleans, La., for the American Legislative Exchange Council’s…
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School Choice and State Constitutions
Whenever school choice legislation is considered, the stakes are enormous. Children, parents, teachers and taxpayers all stand to benefit dramatically from well-designed programs. That’s why it is so…
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ALEC State Legislators Warn Boehner That ObamaCare Will Cost States Big If Not Repealed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2011) – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) National Chairman Noble Ellington (R-LA) and Health Care Task Force Chair Linda Upmeyer (R-IA) sent a letter on…
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A Look into the 2011 Legislative Cycle: Policy Initiatives in the States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American people spoke loudly through their votes on November 2 with unprecedented changes in federal and state legislatures. With this change comes an incredible opportunity to look…
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Share the Road Safety Act
Share the Road Safety Act Section 1. {Title, enacting clause, etc} This act shall be known as the “Share the Road Safety Act”. Section 2. {Legislative Declaration}…
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Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act (Universal Eligibility)
Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} The Parental Choice Scholarship Program Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means the Parental Choice Scholarship Program created in this subchapter. (B) “Eligible student” means any…
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Special Needs Scholarship Program Act
The Special Needs Scholarship Program Act Summary The Special Needs Scholarship Program creates a scholarship program that provides students with special needs the option to attend the public…
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Union Financial Responsibility Act
Union Financial Responsibility Act Summary The power of workers to make sound decisions concerning their careers, workplace choices, workplace representation, and other areas of importance hinges on a worker’s…
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Resolution on Access to Financial Services for Unbanked and Underbanked Consumers
Resolution on Access to Financial Services for Unbanked and Underbanked Consumers WHEREAS, there is a substantial population of American consumers that do not have…
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Smart Start Scholarship Program
The Smart Start Scholarship Program Summary This bill creates a scholarship program that helps children from low- and middle-income families attend the public or private 4-year-old preschool program…
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Alternative Certification Act
Alternative Certification Act Summary Teacher quality is crucial to the improvement of instruction and student performance. However, certification requirements that correspond to state-approved education programs in most states…
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Virtual Public Schools Act
The Virtual Public Schools Act Declaration. (A) The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) Meeting the educational needs of children in our state’s schools…
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Business Activities Tax Simplification Act
Model Legislation {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short Title} This Act may be cited as the “Business Activity Tax Simplification Act.” Section 2. {Application of Public Law 86-272} (A)…
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Drunk Driving Prevention Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short title} This Act may be cited as the Drunk Driving Prevention Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declaration} The purpose of this act is to reduce the…
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Treatment Center Accountability Act
Treatment Center Accountability Act Summary This Act would require public treatment centers to track participants in their programs for at least one year to assess whether they are staying…