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Utah’s Truth-in-Taxation for Property Taxes
Truth-in-Taxation is Utah’s most taxpayer-friendly law. In some ways, it’s even better than California’s Prop 13. The measure was enacted in 1985 at the request of the Utah Taxpayers Association…
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The States Need to Play Tug-of-War with the Federal Government
On July 17, The Heritage Foundation hosted an event entitled Restoring Federalism: Giving Power Back to the States – what a wonderful concept! This thought-provoking discussion featured speakers like Utah…
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Re-Painting Constitutional Lines on the Field…
On July 17, the Heritage Foundation hosted a most timely conference entitled “Federalism: Giving Power Back to The States.” As chair of the ALEC Center to Restore the Balance…
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Jonathan Williams on Money and Politics in Delaware
Jonathan Williams joined Dace Blaskovitz to preview the Center for State Fiscal Reform’s upcoming report on other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liabilities, the new federal deficit numbers, and Kim Strassel’s…
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Ronald Lampard and Jonathan Williams in Washington Examiner
In a Washington Examiner op-ed, Jonathan Williams and Ronald Lampard discussed the economic and fiscal impact of last year’s Supreme Court ruling that gave states the option to legalize…
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Jonathan Williams on Tipping Point with Liz Wheeler
Jonathan Williams appeared on Tipping Point with Liz Wheeler to give his perspective on the $1 trillion federal deficit, the national debt and the recent Office of Management and Budget…
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Statement of Principles on Truth in Property Taxation
Guiding Principles: Utah’s Example Utah enacted its Truth in Taxation law in 1985 to provide a solution to taxpayer unrest from ever-increasing property taxes. Accountability – While Utah’s law does…
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A Resolution Supporting the Principle of Education Freedom Scholarships
A Resolution Supporting the Principle of Education Freedom Scholarships Whereas, ALEC has long supported tax credit programs that empower families to choose the best educational options, regardless of…
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Student Safety Scholarship Act
THE STUDENT SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP ACT Section 1. {Title} The Student Safety Scholarships Act Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means the Student Safety Scholarships Program. (B) “Eligible student” means…
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Opportunity Youth Act
THE OPPORTUNITY YOUTH ACT Section 1. Title. This Act may be referred to as the “Opportunity Youth Act.” Section 2. Statement of Findings and Purposes. (A) The legislature…
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Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance
Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance Section 1. {Ordinance Definitions} The following definitions apply in this ordinance: (A) “Employment bargain” means any formal…
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Resolution in Support of Public Defense
Resolution in Support of Public Defense WHEREAS, the United States Constitution guarantees “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to have the…
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Model Policy on Probation Period Limits
Model Policy on Probation Period Limits Section 1. In imposing an order of probation, the court shall specify at the time of sentencing the length of any term…
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ALEC Model Resolution on Improving Community Supervision Policies and Practices
ALEC Model Resolution on Improving Community Supervision Policies and Practices WHEREAS, probation dates back to England in the Middle Ages and stemmed from a public…
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Draft Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 40th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act
Draft Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 40th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the Taiwan Relations ACT (“TRA”) was signed…
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Stopping and Preventing FGM Act
Stopping and Preventing FGM Act A. As used in this section, female genital mutilation shall mean all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female…
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MODEL POLICY ON HEMP AND CBD PRODUCTION AND SALE
MODEL POLICY ON HEMP AND CBD PRODUCTION AND SALE BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE: NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature intends to: (1) Authorize and establish…
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Statement of Principles for Presidential Elections
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the current Electoral College system respects states as the essential units in our compound republic, protecting their power and voice in presidential elections; and WHEREAS, the…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Act to Provide Access to Banking and Insurance Services to Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Legal Businesses
Resolution Urging Congress to Act to Provide Access to Banking and Insurance Services to Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Legal Businesses Whereas, the American Legislative Exchange Council is not taking…
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The Model Interstate-Mobility and Universal-Recognition Occupational Licensing Act
Model Interstate-Mobility and Universal-Recognition Occupational Licensing Act (Breaking Down Barriers to Work) A bill for an act relating to occupational regulation; adding provisions for…