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Accountability in Education
Ensuring that our kids are prepared for college, a career, and real life is something that families as well as policy leaders view as a top priority. The process starts…
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States Will Continue to Lead the Way and Provide Real Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anna Tarnawski atarnawski@alec.org 973-879-2273 States Will Continue to Lead the Way and Provide Real Solutions Arlington, VA (November 09, 2018)—During the 2018…
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A Memorial Day to Honor Victims of Communism – The World Must Never Forget
At the most recent Annual Meeting of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), I had the privilege to sponsor one of the most consequential pieces of model policy of my…
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The Williams Report: November 2018
BUDGET Indiana: Hoosiers Will Vote “Yes” or “No” on Balanced Budget Amendment Indiana voters will decide this November whether or not state legislators must pass a balanced…
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Shelby Emmett on Putting America First & Promoting Free Speech
Shelby Emmett, Director for the Center to Protect Free Speech at ALEC, discussed putting America first and promoting free speech on the radio show Stacy On the Right. Listen to…
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Resolution Supporting Efforts of Telehealth Working Group
WHEREAS, the cost of healthcare has grown an average of 2.4 percent faster than GDP since 1970 and currently represents 18 percent of the United States’ total GDP; and WHEREAS,…
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Whistleblower Immunity Act
Summary The purpose of this Act is to encourage the exposure of negligent health care providers. This Act limits liability for certain information and safeguards the confidentiality of individuals who…
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Resolution Concerning the EPA’s Underground Injection Control Class VI Rule
WHEREAS, coal and natural gas power plants and other industrial facilities electing to undertake carbon capture projects for the purposes of geologic sequestration are required to receive approval under the…
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Resolution on State Jurisdiction and Supremacy
Resolution on State Jurisdiction and Supremacy WHEREAS on June 28, 2012, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts noted in the NFIB vs. Sebelius decision, “The states…
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Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration to Sign Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan
Whereas, Taiwan and United States are long-standing friends with a shared historical relationship and dearly cherished values of freedom, democracy, and human rights; and Whereas, Taiwan is a…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Support Allowing Twin 33-Foot Trailers on American Highways
Whereas, there is a need to modernize regulations in trucking that will advance America’s transportation system, improve roadway conditions and improve the reliability and efficiency of deliveries in interstate commerce,…
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Food Freedom Act
Section 1. Short Title. This act shall be known as the “Food Freedom Act.” Section 2. Purposes. This act’s purposes are to: recognize the right of individuals to…
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Resolution on State and Political Subdivision Jurisdiction Act
Resolution on State and Political Subdivision Jurisdiction General Description: This joint resolution of the Legislature declares and asserts the jurisdictional right of the state of…
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Resolution for Reform of Counterproductive Export Control Policies
Whereas, Americans are deeply concerned with job creation and economic stability; and Whereas, international trade is a critical driver of economic growth; and Whereas, there are a…
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Checks and Balances in Government Amendment
Checks and Balances in Government Amendment Article 1 Title. This article is known as the “Checks and Balances in Government Amendment.” Article 2 Denial of State Personnel and…
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Federalism Education Requirements for Public Attorneys
Federalism Education Requirements for Public Attorneys Whereas, the High Court has reiterated time and again that the sovereignty, jurisdiction, and even the supremacy of the States in their…
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Resolution on Protective Orders
WHEREAS, proposals have been put forth in a number of state legislatures that would make it extremely difficult to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information (e.g., trade…
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Resolution Regarding the Impact of Federal Lands on the State Education System
WHEREAS, the power to tax is the fuel of self-governance; WHEREAS, the right and authority of state and local governments to promote the highest value and use of land is…
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Statement of Principles for Cybersecurity
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to advance the principles of free markets, limited government and federalism; and WHEREAS, effective cybersecurity is essential for…