Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies
Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies (page 2)
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Act to Adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Anti-Semitism
Be it enacted by this legislative chamber: That this state adopts the non-legally binding Working Definition of Anti-Semitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016,…
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An Act to Identify and Report Certain Foreign-Related Transactions to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THIS STATE: REPORTING NON-NOTIFIED FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS. (a) In this section, “non-notified transactions” means foreign investments in the United States that are…
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Act to Prohibit Anti-Semitism in State K-20 Educational Institutions
Preamble WHEREAS, a historic rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, and discrimination has occurred at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the United States, targeting Jewish students; WHEREAS, in April 2024,…
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Pacific Conflict Stress Test Act
Be it enacted by the Legislature of this state: Section 1. Department of emergency and military affairs; risk assessment; Pacific conflict; annual briefing; exemption; delayed repeal; definitions (A) It is…
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Presumption of State Jurisdiction Amendments
Highlighted Provisions: This model: establishes that jurisdiction over subject matters not enumerated to the federal government in the United States Constitution remains with the state of ____; provides that any…
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Constitutional Sovereignty Act
General Description: This model enacts this state’s Constitutional Sovereignty Act. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: Defines terms; Establishes a framework for this legislative chamber to prohibit the enforcement of a federal…
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Memorandum of Understanding on Economic Cooperation and Trade Relations between this State and the United Kingdom
WHEREAS, the United Kingdom and this state maintain strong historic, cultural and commercial links; WHEREAS, the Participants recognize the overall importance of the economic relationship between the United States of America and…
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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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Resolution on the Importance of Pursuing Comprehensive Trade Agreements with Trusted Trading Partners
WHEREAS, Americans are deeply concerned with job creation, economic stability, and expanding economic prosperity throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, international trade is a critical engine of growth for the…
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Only Citizens Vote Model Policy
Be it enacted by the Legislature of this state: Section 1. It is unlawful for any individual who is not a citizen of the United States to vote in any and…
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Reaffirmation of the US Commitment to Taiwan on the 45th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act
Section 1. Preamble: WHEREAS, the Taiwan Relations ACT (“TRA”) was signed into law on April 10, 1979, codifying the historically close relations with Taiwan that had existed prior to January…
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Citizen Only Voting Amendment
Whereas, providing the right to vote to non-citizens in municipal or school board elections is expensive for the municipality because they now need to maintain their own separate voter rolls,…
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Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act
Sec. 1. Definition; (1) For purposes of the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act, natural asset company has the same meaning set forth in the rules and regulations issued…
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Act to Designate Human Smuggling as a State Crime
An Act concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to crimes against persons; creating the crimes of human smuggling and aggravated human smuggling; providing criminal penalties, therefore. Be it enacted…
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Statement of Principles on School Facility Safety and Security
Therefore, consistent with these objectives, we have developed the following principles regarding school facility safety and security: (i) Schools are a vital part of our national critical infrastructure and need…
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Statement of Principles on Securing and Protecting Public Utility Infrastructure
(i) Public Utilities are a vital part of our national critical infrastructure. Public utilities play a fundamental role in providing essential services and are vital components of our nation’s energy…
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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,…
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Resolution to Affirm Support for Israel and to Condemn Hamas
WHEREAS, Hamas was founded with the stated goal of destroying the State of Israel and has been designated by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organization; and WHEREAS, the…
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Resolution Supporting a US-Taiwan Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income
WHEREAS, the United States has entered into tax treaties covering more than 60 jurisdictions around the world which facilitate bilateral economic activity; strengthen global cooperation and benefit US businesses and…
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One Citizen, One Vote Act
(1) In all elections, including primary elections, for any local, state, or federal public office, the following shall be prohibited: a. Voting systems that permit a voter to…