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Resolution Supporting Pro Consumer Public Policy for Voice, Video, and Data Services
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, it is the policy of…
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Draft Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration and Congress to Support International Trade and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Whereas, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) policy on free trade acknowledges that, “the imposition of artificial barriers to free and open trade…are deterrents to American economic interests;” and Whereas,…
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Grand Jury Due Reform Act
SECTION 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings a. The purpose of this act is to provide greater transparency, accountability, and fairness for the criminally accused during the grand jury proceedings.
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Resolution on Raising Felony Theft Thresholds
WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is committed to developing effective criminal justice policies that hold offenders accountable while maximizing results for public safety, victims, and taxpayers; and WHEREAS,…
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Self-Sufficiency in Medicaid Act
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Self-Sufficiency for Medicaid Act” Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Act is to institute a requirement for able-bodied…
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Fair Share Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Fair Share Act; abolishing joint and several liability and providing for allocation of responsibility. Section 1. {Several liability.} (A) In any civil action based…
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The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act
The Foster Youth Driver’s License Act Summary This act will allow a minor who is in the custody of the Department to apply for a drivers permit or…
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ALEC Statement of Principles on Repealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
ALEC Statement of Principles on Repealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Mission: To promote access, affordable health benefits, greater competition and choice,…
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STUDENT RIGHT TO ACTIVE COUNSEL
7 LONG TITLE 8 General Description: 9 This bill enacts language related to disciplinary proceedings in an institution of higher 10 education. 11 Highlighted Provisions: 12 This bill enacts: 15 • requiring…
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Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting
Model Resolution Section 1 {Title.} This Resolution may be cited as the Resolution Calling for Enhanced Integrity in Public Employee Pension Plan Reporting Section 2 {Definitions.} (A) In this Resolution:…
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Online Bidding Act
Online Bidding Act Summary This Act would allow public agencies to use on-line, electronic bidding as a means of obtaining bids from vendors for the procurement of goods, services,…
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Resolution Opposing Taxpayer Financing of Professional Sports Stadiums
Definitions “Professional sports” means any sporting event or competition featuring non-amateur athletes. High school or collegiate level athletics and competitions funded solely by 501(c)(3) non-profit entities within their charitable purpose…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Cut the Federal Corporate Tax Rate
Model Resolution: WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council to advance Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism, and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, at a combined federal-state…
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Full & Fair Noneconomic Damages Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act.” Section 2. {Findings} (A) The…
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Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom To Share Act
Model Legislation Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act.” Section 2. Exemption of Health Care Sharing Ministries…
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The Kinship Care and Fictive Kin Reform Act
The Kinship Care and Fictive Kin Reform Act Summary This Act establishes that the Department may approve either “Kinship Care” or “Fictive Kin” as a best interest…
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Illinois Must Dig Itself Out Of The Fiscal Ditch
Finger-pointing is rampant in Illinois as the state’s credit rating has been downgraded by S&P and Moody’s to near junk status, the lowest ever for a state. Without…
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Opening The Door For Nuclear
Over the past two decades, many states have taken steps to include more “renewable” energy resources in their state portfolios. Ideally, states would simultaneously pursue environmental protection and economic vitality…
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How the Obama administration tried to use bureaucrats to crack down on free speech
During the May 18 meeting of the Federal Communications Commission, several protestors outside the building held signs encouraging the government to ban the Drudge Report and Breitbart. Some of the…