Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies

Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies (page 5)

  • Resolution in Support of Electric Power Grid Modernization Principles image

    Resolution in Support of Electric Power Grid Modernization Principles

    Model Policy WHEREAS, ALEC supports the modernization of the electric power grid to make it more efficient and offer benefits to consumers; and WHEREAS, ALEC has previously…

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    Renewable Energy Credit Act

    Section 1. Intent 1. The legislature finds that the state has an interest in balancing affordable and reliable energy for its citizens and businesses with environmentally responsible energy…

  • The Market-Power Renewables Act image

    The Market-Power Renewables Act

    The Market-Power Renewables Act Section 1. Intent The legislature finds that the current system of mandated purchase of renewable energy has created negative economic and…

  • Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act image

    Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act

    Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas and Use…

  • ALEC Chemical Policy Principles image

    ALEC Chemical Policy Principles

    ALEC Chemical Policy Principles Mission: To promote human progress, health, and safety by advancing a free-and-open marketplace in which competition and innovation guide the development and application of…

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    Performance Based Permitting Act

    Be It Enacted by the State of ­___________: Section 1.  Short Title:  This act shall be known as the “Performance Based Permitting Act.” Section 2.  Purpose: (a).  Permit applicants with…

  • Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck image

    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…

  • State Standards for Federal Resource Management Act image

    State Standards for Federal Resource Management Act

    Bill Information This bill was introduced in Wyoming’s 2005 legislative session as HB 11. Similar language is contained in the UtahState code subsections 63-38d-401 (6) and (7). Model Legislation   …

  • Resolution Requesting that the Federal Government Confer and Consult with the States on Management of Public Lands and Energy Resources image

    Resolution Requesting that the Federal Government Confer and Consult with the States on Management of Public Lands and Energy Resources

    Model Resolution Whereas, Management of public lands and energy resources has a direct fiscal impact on state economies and state budgets; and Whereas, Public lands should be managed to encourage…

  • Resolution Supporting the Private Ownership of Property image

    Resolution Supporting the Private Ownership of Property

    WHEREAS, the Founding Fathers of our nation understood that the rights to own property is the cornerstone of liberty and freedom and is essential to the concept of life, liberty…

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    Right to Farm Act

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This act shall be known as the Right to Farm Act Section 2. {Definition} A. “Farm” means the land, plants, animals, buildings, structures, ponds used for…

  • The Energy Affordability and Reliability Act image

    The Energy Affordability and Reliability Act

    Sec. 1. Public policy. The {General Assembly/Senate/House} declares that it is the public policy of the {State/Commonwealth} of {State} to encourage affordable energy supplies for the electric generation sector, in…

  • Restrictions on Participation in Low-Carbon Fuel Standards Programs image

    Restrictions on Participation in Low-Carbon Fuel Standards Programs

    Be it Enacted by the Legislature of {insert state}: I. The State of {insert state} shall not join, implement, or participate in any state, regional, or national low-carbon fuel standards…

  • Vegetative Filter Strips Act image

    Vegetative Filter Strips Act

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title} This act shall be known and cited as the Vegetative Filter Strips Act. Section 2. {Statement of Purpose} The Property Tax Code is amended by…

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    Utility Construction Review Act

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Utility construction Review Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The Legislature finds…

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    Used Oil Collection Act

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Used Oil Collection Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The legislature finds…

  • Uniform State Environmental Audit Privilege Act image

    Uniform State Environmental Audit Privilege Act

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform State Environmental Audit Privilege Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations} The…

  • State Sovereignty for Air Quality and Visibility Act image

    State Sovereignty for Air Quality and Visibility Act

     Section 1. {Statement of Purpose} As part of the State of {state}’s ongoing development and implementation of a long-term strategy in connection with visibility and air quality…

  • State Pesticide Preemption Act image

    State Pesticide Preemption Act

    Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the State Pesticide Preemption Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The legislature finds…

  • State Implementation Plan Requirements for Ozone and Particulate Matter Attainment image

    State Implementation Plan Requirements for Ozone and Particulate Matter Attainment

     A Bill IN THE [HOUSE/ SENATE] OF [STATE] An Act requiring public hearings and legislative review of certain proposed state actions related to State Implementation Plans required…