Tag: SNPS 2016
Tag: SNPS 2016
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An Act Relating to Bad Faith Claims of Patent Infringement – Providing a Civil Penalty
Model Policy Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of [INSERT STATE]: [INSERT RELEVANT SECTION OF RELEVANT STATE-SPECIFIC CODE] is amended to read as follows: BAD FAITH…
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Public Employee Bargaining Transparency Ordinance
Public Employee Bargaining Transparency Ordinance In accordance with state law [Insert State Code], [Insert Jurisdiction] has been given the power to provide transparency in public-sector collective bargaining. Section…
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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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The Site Neutral Payment Policy Act
Model Legislation Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the Site Neutral Payment Policy Act. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of the Act is to ensure patients and…
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The Reporting of Seizure and Forfeiture Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Purpose.} Under state and federal forfeiture laws, state law enforcement agencies can seize money, vehicles, and other property, have them sold and…
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Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck
WHEREAS, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed or is proposing numerous new regulations, particularly in the area of air quality and regulation of greenhouse gases, that are…
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Federal Receipts Reporting Requirements Act
Model Legislation {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1 {Title} This act may be cited as the Federal Receipts Reporting Requirements Act. Section 2 {Definitions.} (A) As used in this section:…
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Substantive Transparency in Education Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Definitions.} For the purposes of this Act: (A) “Department” means the Department of Education. (B) “Product” means an original, updated, or revised textbook, curriculum, instructional…
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Resolution Opposing Federal Intrusion in State Education Content Standards
WHEREAS, the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”) is, in part, to advance Jeffersonian principles, including respect for federalism and the prerogatives of the states; and…
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Resolution in Opposing State Bailouts by the Federal Government
WHEREAS each State of the Union is a sovereign entity with a constitution and authority to issue sovereign debt; WHEREAS the legislature of each State of the Union has the…
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CAFR Accounting Responsibility Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1 {Title} This act may be cited as the CAFR Responsibility Act. Section 2 {CAFR Certification Requirements.} The principal executive officer or officers…
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Resolution on the Misapplication of Employee Classification Laws
Model Resolution WHEREAS, franchising contributes $1.6 trillion to the United States economy through 733,000 franchise businesses; and WHEREAS, franchise businesses employ over 13 million workers; and WHEREAS, franchising has been…
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Juvenile Offender Performance Incentive Funding Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Intent} (A) The provisions of this act are intended to reduce recidivism rates in juvenile offenders, while decreasing juvenile correctional costs, by giving…