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  • Homeowner’s Freedom to Inspect and Review Services Ordinance image

    Homeowner’s Freedom to Inspect and Review Services Ordinance

    Legislative Declaration  WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to streamline and reduce the cost of permitting and inspection for residential construction, renovation and backup power…

  • Private Property Restoration Act image

    Private Property Restoration Act

    WHEREAS, [Insert reference to Declaration of Rights provision of State Constitution, specifically reference to property rights]; and   WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes that government increasingly…

  • Transactional Gold and Silver Act image

    Transactional Gold and Silver Act

    Be It Enacted by the [General Assembly/Legislature] of the State of [State Name]:  Findings and Purpose.  The [General Assembly/Legislature] finds that:  The use…

  • State Permit Transparency and Efficiency Act image

    State Permit Transparency and Efficiency Act

    Section 1. Short Title  This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “State Permit Transparency and Efficiency Act.”  Section 2. Legislative Findings…

  • FAIR Zoning Act image

    FAIR Zoning Act

    FAIR (Fairness, Accountability, and Integrity in Rezoning) Zoning Act Section 1: Zoning protest prohibited  Once approved, a change in regulations, restrictions, or district boundaries that expands the…

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    Ending Housing Extortion Act

    Section 1: Findings  The legislature finds and declares the following:  (a) The best way to promote housing affordability is to increase the supply of housing…

  • Statement of Principles on Housing image

    Statement of Principles on Housing

    Broad Overview:  The bundle of rights is a metaphor used in property law to describe the legal rights that come with owning real estate:   Right…

  • Third-Party Challenges to Development Permits image

    Third-Party Challenges to Development Permits

    Section 1: Definitions 1.1 For the purposes of this Act: (a) “Development Permit” means any authorization, license, or approval issued by the relevant authority for the construction, alteration, or…

  • By-Right Housing Development Act image

    By-Right Housing Development Act

    Section 1: Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this Act is to promote the development of housing by streamlining the approval process for by-right development, including single-family…

  • The Safe Harbor from Excessive Exactions Act image

    The Safe Harbor from Excessive Exactions Act

    Section 1: Title This Act shall be known as the “Safe Harbor from Excessive Exactions Act.” Section 2: Purpose The purpose of this Act is to ensure that exactions imposed…

  • E-Verify Requirement Act image

    E-Verify Requirement Act

    Section 1. Definitions As used in this chapter: (A) “Employee” means any person directed, allowed, or permitted to perform labor or services of any kind by an employer.

  • Resolution Reaffirming Support for the U.S. State-Based System of Title Insurance Regulation in Response to Growing Federal Encroachment image

    Resolution Reaffirming Support for the U.S. State-Based System of Title Insurance Regulation in Response to Growing Federal Encroachment

    WHEREAS, the U.S. state-based system of insurance regulation has effectively protected consumers and helped create the largest, most competitive and innovative insurance market in the world; and WHEREAS, Congress has…

  • Resolution Opposing the Imposition or Expansion of Digital Trade Barriers image

    Resolution Opposing the Imposition or Expansion of Digital Trade Barriers

    WHEREAS, digital trade plays a crucial role in the U.S. economy, fostering innovation, and spurring economic growth; and WHEREAS, the imposition of trade barriers in the digital realm could stifle…

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    Stop Squatters Act

    Section 1. Limited Alternative Remedy to Remove Unauthorized Persons from Residential and Commercial Real Properties (a) The Legislature finds that the right to exclude others from entering, and the right…

  • Public Employees’ Bill of Rights image

    Public Employees’ Bill of Rights

    PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ BILL OF RIGHTS An Act concerning public employees’ rights with respect to their exclusive representative, internal union matters, and collective bargaining. Be it enacted by the Legislature of…

  • An Act to Establish the Office of Regulatory Management image

    An Act to Establish the Office of Regulatory Management

    Section 1. Short Title. This act may be cited as the Regulatory Management Act of [insert year]. Section 2. Definitions. As used in this act, unless the context requires a…

  • Military Spouse Licensure Act image

    Military Spouse Licensure Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF [INSERT HERE] Section 1. Definitions. For this section of code, the following definitions are established: (1) “Occupational…

  • Resolution Supporting Access to Safe and Reliable Payments Systems image

    Resolution Supporting Access to Safe and Reliable Payments Systems

    WHEREAS, Americans have developed an exceptionally advanced and innovative payments system through a steadfast focus on private sector leadership that respects the rights of individuals and companies to make their…

  • Resolution on Directory Enforcement image

    Resolution on Directory Enforcement

    Urging the States to Enforce Against Illicit and Non-Compliant Nicotine Vapor Products, Particularly from China, That are Defying Federal Law and Putting Kids and Adults at Risk WHEREAS,…

  • No Government Trespassing Act image

    No Government Trespassing Act

    ENTITLED An Act to prohibit conservation officer trespass onto private land. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of ___________: Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added: Conservation officers–Entering…