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Victory for Free Speech and Donor Privacy
After years of litigation, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on October 26 that the Justice Department has entered into settlements in two cases brought by conservative groups whose tax-exempt status…
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Oregon Triggered by Poor Tax Policy
Oregon taxpayers will receive $464 million worth of their income tax payments back as refundable credits on their 2018 returns, despite the initial $1.8…
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Tax Plan Explained by Jonathan Williams (WTOP Radio)
Shawn Anderson (co-anchor): 5:11 on WTOP. President Trump has planted a kiss on a symbol of the House Republican tax plan. In a White House meeting, the President was shown two postcard-sized…
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Chief Economist Jonathan Williams Thoughts on Tax Reform
Hardworking American taxpayers deserve an economic boost, and the principles outlined in this federal tax reform effort will provide pro-growth tax rate reductions while adding fairness and simplicity to the…
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School Turnaround Act
General Description: This bill enacts and amends provisions related to public education. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: • defines terms; • requires the State Department of Education to designate schools…
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RESOLUTION ON “DRUG-FREE ZONES”
Summary: This resolution supports reforming “Drug-Free Zone” laws. Many Drug-Free Zone laws establish mandatory sentences and enhanced penalties for drug crimes committed within certain areas designated by statute. These areas…
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Draft Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration and Congress to Support Continued U.S. Participation in the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)
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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Resolution on Kimberley Process Reform
Model Resolution Whereas, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was established to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government and federalism; to conduct policy making programs that unite…
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LIMITING DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS TO VIOLATIONS THAT INVOLVE DANGEROUS DRIVING
Summary: A person whose driver’s license is suspended will often find it more difficult to earn a living and therefore pay the debt they owe to the government. The number…
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REENTRY PROGRAMS
Summary: This Resolution serves to raise awareness of the need for sound reentry policies. Roughly 96% of all incarcerated individuals will be released from prison and smart reentry policies will…
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Draft Resolution to Restore the Division of Governmental Responsibilities between the National Government and the States
STATE OF [INSERT STATE] Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of [INSERT STATE]: WHEREAS, the genius of the United States of America lies in the liberty of…
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Resolution in Support of Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) both domestically and beyond our border; and WHEREAS, the United States and all…
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Computer Protection Act
Computer Protection Act Summary Prohibits a person from using specified protected computers to relay or retransmit commercial electronic mail messages with the intent to deceive or mislead recipients or…
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Resolution Opposing Federal Bailouts of State and Local Pension Plans
Model Resolution WHEREAS, state public pension plans are underfunded by more than $6 trillion (using a risk-free rate of return assumption); WHEREAS, the national average funded ratio is a mere…
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Computer Spyware Protection Act
Computer Spyware Protection Act Summary Spyware is a catch-all term for computer programs that can track computer users’ movements online. There are hundreds of programs that range from innocuous…
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Litigation Accountability Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Litigation Accountability Act. Section 2. {Definitions} The following words, as used in this Act,…
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Jury Patriotism Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the [Jury Patriotism Act]. Section 2. {Full Participation on Petit Juries…
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Legal Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “[Legal Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act]”. Section…
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An Act to Establish a Cap on Government Red Tape
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to cap the total number of regulatory requirements enacted by this state. As new regulatory requirements become necessary, they are added with ease…
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Vehicle Platooning for Safety and Efficiency Act
Section 1. (Legislative Declarations) Subdivision 1. A vehicle platooning system electronically coordinates the speed between a lead vehicle and one or more follow vehicles, enabling them to travel safely in…