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Model Legislation Aims to Help Lawmakers Protect Free Expression on College Campuses: ALEC in Campus Reform
Campus Reform, a project of the Leadership Institute, highlights ALEC model legislation regarding free speech on college campuses and higher education. According to a study conducted by…
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Model Legislation for Remote Online Notarization
Chapter Remote Online Notary Sec. 1. DEFINITIONS. In this (Chapter): “Appear” or “personally appear” or “in the presence of” means: being in the same physical location as another person…
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Central Registry Reform Model Legislation
WHEREAS the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution prohibit governments from depriving individuals of their liberty or property interests without due process of the law; and WHEREAS…
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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Campus Free Speech Legislation
Thursday, September 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed The End Woke Higher Education Act (H.R. 3724). This two-bill package includes the Accreditation for College Excellence Act sponsored by…
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Truth in Electricity Generation Labeling Model Act
The Problem Electric grids must match demand with supply immediately. If not, curtailment or blackouts are caused. The push for “Green” energy, notably solar and wind power, has exacerbated the…
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Model State Artificial Intelligence Act
Section 1. {Statement of Purpose} (1) The [LEGISLATIVE BODY] finds the following: (a) WHEREAS, artificial intelligence (AI) represents the next great tool for human flourishing, artistic…
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New Model Policies from the 2023 States and Nation Policy Summit
We recently hosted the 2023 States and Nation Policy Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the meeting, ALEC members approved 31 model policies across our task forces, addressing important issues the…
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A Free-Market Blueprint for Emerging Tech: New ALEC Model Policies on Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Education
At last month’s 50th ALEC Annual Meeting, members of the Communications and Technology Task Force advanced a slate of new, forward-looking model policies addressing many of the key tech issues…
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New Model Policies from the 50th ALEC Annual Meeting
“With these new model policies, ALEC members have delivered trusted policy solutions to protect individual liberty and create a better life for all.”
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ALEC Releases 23 New Model Policies from 50th Annual Meeting
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the release of 23 new model policies on vital issues facing the American public,…
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States Passing Major Communications and Technology Legislation in Lively 2023 Sessions
In recent legislative cycles, governors and state lawmakers have advanced significant legislation tackling many of the hot-button technology, telecom, and internet policy issues that often stall at the federal level.
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ALEC Releases 29 New Model Policies from 49th Annual Meeting
Arlington, Va. (August 24, 2022)– Today the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released 29 new Model Policies. These measures are publicly available to ALEC members and non-members…
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Montana Passes Legislation to Protect Free Speech of College Students
Last week, the Montana Senate unanimously voted to protect the First Amendment rights of students at public colleges and universities in the state by passing HB 218, legislation based…
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New Model Policies from the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development Task Force
At the ALEC Annual Meeting last month, the Commerce, Insurance and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force heard from our partners on timely policy topics and approved four new model policies…
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New Model Polices from Annual Meeting
American City County Exchange Prohibition on Paid Union Activity (Release Time) by Public Employees Ordinance This ordinance prohibits “release time”—the practice of paying a public employee apublic salary for…
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Occupational Licensing Review Act (Formerly part of Occupational Board Reform Model Act)
Occupational Licensing Review Act Formerly part of Occupational Board Reform Model Act A Bill for an Act relating to occupational regulations; establishing the state…
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Resolution in Opposition to Legislation Regulating Online Advocacy
WHEREAS, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right to the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition; WHEREAS, the First Amendment’s preservation of free speech, press,…
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ALEC-Influenced Free Speech Legislation Becomes Law in Louisiana
Louisiana recently took a step in the right direction to protect the First Amendment rights of individuals on public university and college campuses. Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards signed…
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VIDEO: The FORUM Act – A Model Policy Proposal
Download the FORUM Act Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act To protect the free speech rights of students in accordance with…
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ALEC Model Policy Protects Speech on Campus, Representative Taylor
In an August 1, 2017 op-ed, State Representative Chris Taylor of Wisconsin spent a lot of time attacking the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). As the director…