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ALEC Agriculture Principles
Introduction The proper role of government involvement in agriculture is to limit and remove barriers for agricultural production, trade, and consumption throughout our innovative food system. In developing public policy…
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ALEC Energy Principles
Mission: To define and promote a comprehensive strategy for energy security, production, and distribution in the states consistent with the Jeffersonian principles of free markets and federalism. Introduction: A National…
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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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Resolution Regarding Codification of the Judicial Cy Pres Doctrine
Summary This resolution responds to efforts by the plaintiffs’ bar, represented by the American Association for Justice and its state level affiliates, to encourage courts to adopt…
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ALEC State Legislators Warn Boehner That ObamaCare Will Cost States Big If Not Repealed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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Resolution on Responsible Resource Development
WHEREAS, Over the past several years American consumers have benefited from substantially lower and more stable natural gas prices due to the development of technologies that allow energy producers to…
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Resolution in Support of Energy Security, Production, Distribution, Environmental Protection and Economic Growth in the United States
WHEREAS, access to energy and the supply of energy will only become more important in the future as energy demand continues to increase, and WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Energy…
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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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Multiple Award Schedule Contracts Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the “Multiple Award Schedule Contracts Act” Section 2. {Definitions} The following definitions apply in this…
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Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title}This act may be cited as the Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Act. Section 2. {Road User Duties Approaching Incidents} (A) When in or approaching…
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Transparency and Government Accountability Act
{Title, enacting clause, etc.} THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF {insert state} DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. {Severability clause} The State of {insert state} shall maintain an official, searchable…
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Online Motor Vehicle Insurance Verification Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This act may be cited as the Online Verification System (A) The Department of ______________ (hereinafter “Department”) shall establish an accessible common carrier based system…
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Oklahoma, Georgia Send Health Care Freedom Act to Governor’s Desk Momentum Against ObamaCare Continues to Grow in the States
Oklahoma, Georgia Send Health Care Freedom Act to Governor’s Desk Momentum Against ObamaCare Continues to Grow in the States May 5, 2010 Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the Republican-controlled Oklahoma legislature sent House Joint…
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States of Denial
Millions of Americans are using common sense to make difficult choices about their family budgets. Unfortunately, that same common sense approach is in short supply in state capitals as legislators and governors ignore financial reality and avoid facing tough choices about their state's budget.
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Resolution on Criminal-Background Checks
Resolution on Criminal-Background Checks WHEREAS, the members of [insert state here] oppose unnecessary and burdensome government regulations on commerce and individual…
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Resolution to Support State Efforts to Protect Secret Ballot Elections
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the right to private, secret-ballot elections is a cornerstone of American democracy; WHEREAS, private, secret-ballot elections are the most fair, reliable, and democratic expression of the decision…
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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…