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An Act Regarding Post-Conviction Relief On The Grounds of Changes In Forensic Scientific Evidence
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. “Forensic science” is the application of scientific or technical practices to the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory issues.
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Tax and Expenditure Limitation Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Election Provisions} For any fiscal year that commences on or after____ state and local government districts must have voter approval in advance…
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Resolution Urging the President and Congress to Abide by the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to Establish a Permanent Geologic Repository for Used Nuclear Fuel and Defense-Related High-Level Radioactive Waste
WHEREAS, America’s 99 commercial nuclear plants generate 20 percent of the Nation’s electricity with remarkably high levels of efficiency and reliability while producing zero emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases;…
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Resolution Encouraging the Support of Infrastructure Buildout to Pave the Pathway for Next Generation Networks
WHEREAS, mobile broadband access is critical in creating economically sustainable communities; and WHEREAS, the U.S. leads the world in 4G LTE services – of which 99.6 percent of Americans have…
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An Act Relating to Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Establishing Statewide Standards, Protecting Privacy, and Ensuring Public Safety
Preamble A bill to provide for the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft systems in this state; to provide for the powers and duties of state and local governmental officers…
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Pre-Arrest Diversion
Model Policy Section 1. Local communities and public or private educational institutions may adopt a prearrest diversion program in which: (a) Law enforcement officers, at their sole discretion, may issue…
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Act to Clarify State Jurisdiction over Public Lands
Model Policy BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF [INSERT STATE]: A. In order to acquire all or any measure of legislative jurisdiction of the kind…
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Resolution Urging the Current Presidential Administration to Launch Negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom
Model Policy Whereas, on June 23, 2016, the people of the United Kingdom voted in support of a referendum to leave the European Union; and Whereas, the United States has…
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Voters from Three States Will Consider Energy Related Ballot Measures This November
While our nation’s collective attention has recently been drawn to an especially combative presidential race, voters from three states will also have the opportunity to weigh in on energy-related ballot…
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Video: Dr. Steve Perry Addresses ALEC attendees
Dr. Steve Perry gave an impassioned speech about revolutionizing education to increase school choice, opportunity and success in American multicultural communities. Dr. Perry addressed ALEC members on Friday, July 29,…
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Illinois Pensions Are Underfunded by $362.6 Billion
The Land of Lincoln remains on a dangerous fiscal trajectory, according to a new report on unfunded public pension liabilities from State Budget Solutions...
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The Intersection of Climate Policy and the First Amendment
One of the greatest risks to free speech today is the recent phenomenon of state attorneys general attempting to intimidate and silence groups that dare espouse “unacceptable” positions on matters…
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Video: Luke Hilgemann Discusses Employee Choice with ALEC Attendees
Americans for Prosperity CEO Luke Hilgemann shared his experiences while advancing Right to Work legislation over heavy union protests in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Hilgemann delivered his remarks to ALEC…
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The Williams Report
U.S. states are now facing a $5.6 trillion pension funding hole...
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Online Free Speech: How Free Speech Dies in the Age of Voluntary Agreements, Lawsuits, and Self-Censoring
Free speech is under attack, from both inside and outside of the online community. While newspapers and other printed media outlets have witnessed drastic drops in subscriptions, online forums…
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Our Constitutional Principles – America’s Greatest Export
The U.S. Constitution is one of history’s greatest documents and the First Amendment’s admonition that “no law” shall be created “abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or…
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The Invisible Wall to Legal Immigration
The United States of America is one of the most important and influential countries on earth. One of the primary destinations for immigrants, the U.S. attracts people from all over…
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Free Speech
Freedom of speech is paramount for the American system of government and American culture. Born from revolution, American society has been created, evolved and progressed based in part, on the…
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Protecting Internet Users from Speech-Suppressing Lawsuits
Anti-SLAPP statutes give those sued for expressing their opinions a legal mechanism to get cases dismissed early before legal costs effectively stifle their speech.