Tag: SNPS 2020 Policy
Tag: SNPS 2020 Policy
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Anchors Away Act
Model Policy In the trial of any civil tort action, no party or counsel for a party shall seek or make reference to a specific dollar amount or state a…
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Uniform Worker Classification Act
Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known as the Uniform Worker Classification Act. Section 2. {Legislative Declarations.} FINDINGS: The Legislature Finds: (A) Recent developments in the workforce marketplace, and…
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Statement of Principles on Sound Rainy Day Fund Practices
Guiding Principles of State Rainy Day Funds The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is committed to developing state budgetary policies that foster an economy that works for all, empowering people…
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Resolution in Support of End-of-Year Fiscal Responsibility
WHEREAS: Waste, fraud, and abuse occur frequently in agency budget processes WHEREAS: Congress has the responsibility to ensure agency waste, fraud, and abuse is minimized and taxpayers are protected from…
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Resolution in Opposition to Federal Bailouts of State Budgets
WHEREAS, the national debt surpassed $27 trillion in October 2020; WHEREAS, states – like the federal government – have demonstrated a lack of spending restraint, with state and local government…
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Memorial Supporting the Congressional Joint Resolution Proposing a Constitutional Amendment Requiring that SCOTUS Be Composed of Nine Justices
BE it resolved by the [INSERT LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER] of the State (or Commonwealth) of [INSERT STATE or COMMONWEALTH]: Section 1. That the Congress of the United States is directed…
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Model Application under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to Propose an Amendment to Require the Supreme Court of the United States to Be Composed of Nine Justices
Section 1. The legislature of [INSERT STATE NAME] hereby makes an application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America, to call…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Reassert Its Constitutional Authority over International Commerce
Whereas Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution confers upon Congress the exclusive authority “To regulate commerce with foreign nations.”; and Whereas Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S.
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Resolution Supporting the United States in Signing a Bilateral Trade Agreement with Taiwan
Whereas, the United States and Taiwan have enjoyed long-standing partnership with the shared common values of freedom, democracy, and human rights; and Whereas, Taiwan is an exceedingly vibrant and dynamic…
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Unattended Retail Innovation Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF __________: Section 1. For purposes of this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a)MICRO MARKET. An unstaffed, self-checkout retail food…
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Statement of Principles on Facial Recognition Policy
I. Policymakers should avoid one-size fits all frameworks. Any framework should identify actual harms to consumers and be designed to protect against those harms. Prescriptive legislation should be avoided as…
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The Home-Based Business Fairness Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF __________: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS “Goods” means any merchandise, equipment, products, supplies or materials. “Home-based business” means any business for…
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Resolution in Support of Independent Contracting
It is resolved that the state of [insert state] is strongly committed to entrepreneurship, the freedom of contract, and opportunity for all Americans to pursue work that fits their lifestyle.
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Resolution on Patient Access to Physical Therapists’ Services Without Current Professional Practice Restrictions Regarding Referral
WHEREAS, physical therapy is the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as authorized by state law. Physical therapists provide services…
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Textbook Cost Transparency Act
SECTION 1. DISSEMINATION OF COURSE SCHEDULE AND LIST OF REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS. (a) Definitions: (1) “Course material” means a textbook, supplemental material, or open educational resource. (2) “Institution…
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Resolution in Support of Telehealth Modernization Principles
Resolution: WHEREAS, laws and regulations should allow health care providers to practice the full extent of their professional training and expertise through telehealth; WHEREAS, laws and regulations should permit health…
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Emergency Power Limitation Act
Therefore, be it enacted: Section 1. Nothing in this act grants additional emergency powers to the governor or any other official. Section 2. State and local officials may issue nonbinding…