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ALEC Commends Georgia Governor and Legislators for Passing Patient-Centered Health Care Bill
ALEC Commends Georgia Governor and Legislators for Passing Patient-Centered Health Care Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2011) – The American Legislative Exchange Council applauds Governor Nathan…
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ALEC’s Guide to Advancing American Colleges and Universities: 10 Questions State Legislators Should Ask about Higher Education
ALEC’s Guide to Advancing American Colleges and Universities: 10 Questions State Legislators Should Ask about Higher Education WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 15, 2011) – The contribution of…
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ALEC Launches “States Triumph over Federal Mandate” Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act has enormous momentum throughout the States
ALEC Launches “States Triumph over Federal Mandate” Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act has enormous momentum throughout the States WASHINGTON, D.C (March 29, 2011)…
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Mason-Dixon Poll Finds Florida Voters Oppose Use of Tax Dollars for Bail
Contact: Michael Hough Phone: (240) 405-7098 Email: mhough@alec.org Mason-Dixon Poll Finds Florida Voters Oppose Use of Tax Dollars for Bail WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2011) – The American Legislative…
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Wyoming Urges Congress to Curb EPA’s Barrage of Regulations
Wyoming Urges Congress to Curb EPA’s Barrage of Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 22, 2011) – Wyoming is forging the path for states to withstand the recent slew of regulatory…
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North Carolina Becomes First State in 2011 to Send Health Freedom Bill to Governor’s Desk
North Carolina Becomes First State in 2011 to Send Health Freedom Bill to Governor’s Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 16, 2011) – The North Carolina Senate…
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ALEC Applauds Repeal of ObamaCare and Provides a “Repeal Blueprint” for State Legislators
ALEC Applauds Repeal of ObamaCare and Provides a “Repeal Blueprint” for State Legislators WASHINGTON, DC (Jan. 19, 2011) – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)…
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ALEC State Legislators Warn Boehner That ObamaCare Will Cost States Big If Not Repealed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2011) – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) National Chairman Noble Ellington (R-LA) and Health Care Task Force Chair Linda Upmeyer (R-IA) sent a letter on…
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A Look into the 2011 Legislative Cycle: Policy Initiatives in the States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American people spoke loudly through their votes on November 2 with unprecedented changes in federal and state legislatures. With this change comes an incredible opportunity to look…
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Parental Choice Scholarship Program Act (Universal Eligibility)
Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} The Parental Choice Scholarship Program Section 2. {Definitions} (A) “Program” means the Parental Choice Scholarship Program created in this subchapter. (B) “Eligible student” means any…
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Special Needs Scholarship Program Act
The Special Needs Scholarship Program Act Summary The Special Needs Scholarship Program creates a scholarship program that provides students with special needs the option to attend the public…
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The Full Faith and Credit for Properly Constructed Individualized Education Plans Act
The Full Faith and Credit for Properly Constructed Individualized Education Plans Act Summary Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), all students are entitled to a free…
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Family Education Savings Account Act
The Family Education Savings Account Act Summary The Family Education Savings Account Act would create a tax deduction/credit for contributions made by state taxpayers into students’ Coverdell education…
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Smart Start Scholarship Program
The Smart Start Scholarship Program Summary This bill creates a scholarship program that helps children from low- and middle-income families attend the public or private 4-year-old preschool program…
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Business Activities Tax Simplification Act
Model Legislation {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short Title} This Act may be cited as the “Business Activity Tax Simplification Act.” Section 2. {Application of Public Law 86-272} (A)…
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National Teacher Certification Fairness Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} The National Teacher Certification Fairness Act. Section 2. {Open Competition.} Wherever possible in appropriate state statute, the following language change shall be made: (A)…
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School Board Freedom to Contract Act
The School Board Freedom to Contract Act Summary The School Board Freedom to Contract Act encourages the establishment of public/private partnerships…
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Treatment Center Accountability Act
Treatment Center Accountability Act Summary This Act would require public treatment centers to track participants in their programs for at least one year to assess whether they are staying…
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Elimination of Double Recoveries Act
Summary ALEC’s model Elimination of Double Recoveries Act allows the admission into evidence of proof of collateral source payments made or likely to be made as compensation for…
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ALEC Policy Champions Advance Election Integrity Against Foreign Influence
ALEC is honored to recognize Sen. Adrian Dickey and Rep. Austin Harris as ALEC Policy Champions for their leadership and initiative in advancing and passing HF 2601. This important…