Archives: Federalism and International Relations / Model Policies
Archives: Federalism and International Relations / Model Policies (page 6)
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Resolution Supporting and Deepening the Strategic Partnership between the United States of America and the Republic of Azerbaijan
WHEREAS, the Republic of Azerbaijan restored its independence in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, proclaiming itself the heir to the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, which, established in 1918,…
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Resolution Regarding Protection of the Nation’s Electric Power Grid from Manmade Magnetic Disturbances
Model Resolution WHEREAS, protecting the nation’s electric power grid and ensuring a reliable and affordable supply of energy are top priorities for the electric power sector and state and federal…
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Establishing an American Legislative Exchange Council Democracy and Governance Program
Establishing an American Legislative Exchange Council Democracy and Governance Program WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was established to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government,…
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Public Policy Statement on Transfer of Public Lands
Public Policy Statement on Transfer of Public Lands 1. WE URGE THE TIMELY AND ORDERLY TRANSFER OF FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS TO WILLING STATES FOR LOCAL CONTROL THAT WILL…
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Resolution Urging the European Union to Remove Its Ban on the Sale of Smokeless Tobacco
Resolution Urging the European Union to Remove Its Ban on the Sale of Smokeless Tobacco Whereas, Sweden is a member of the EU; and Whereas, the Four Freedoms: free…
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Resolution in Support of Lifting Federal Restrictions on Crude Oil Exports
Resolution in Support of Lifting Federal Restrictions on Crude Oil Exports WHEREAS, in response to the 1973 oil crisis, Congress passed the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of…
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Resolution to Support Trademark Protections
Resolution to Support Trademark Protections WHEREAS, trademarks are valuable assets to business; and WHEREAS, the American people and our economy are deeply impacted by trademarks because they represent…
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Resolution to Highlight Challenges and Opportunities in the US-India Trade Relationship
Resolution to Highlight Challenges and Opportunities in the US-India Trade Relationship Summary The United States and India are the world’s two largest democracies and are currently experiencing…
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State Constitutional “Water is Life Amendment”
State Constitutional “Water is Life Amendment” Summary This draft model policy would amend an individual state constitution to reaffirm that the US Constitution was intended to reserve exclusive…
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Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration to Launch Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with Taiwan
Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration to Launch Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with Taiwan Summary The United States and Taiwan enjoy a robust and longstanding economic partnership.
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Resolution In Support of Expanded Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
Resolution In Support of Expanded Liquefied Natural Gas Exports Summary The United States is currently experiencing a potentially transformative energy boom, including in natural gas. Unfortunately, our cumbersome…
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Resolution on Trade Promotion Authority
Resolution on Trade Promotion Authority Summary This resolution supports the extension of trade promotion authority (TPA) to the President of the United States, and something a version of which…
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Resolution Urging Congress to Pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)
Resolution Urging Congress to Pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) Summary Drawing on ALEC’s guiding free market principles, this resolution calls on Congress to support…
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Resolution on Transfer of Public Lands
Resolution on Transfer of Public Lands Summary This resolution expresses support to the western states of the United States of America for the transfer of public lands to…
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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…
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Resolution in Support of Expansion of Foreign Markets for America’s Small Businesses
Resolution in Support of Expansion of Foreign Markets for America’s Small Businesses Summary This resolution outlines the benefits that accrue to companies (even small ones) that engage in international…
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Balanced Budget Amendment Policy
{Title, enacting clause, etc.} For a Convention to Propose a Balanced Budget Amendment Be it resolved by the legislature of the State of {insert name}: Section 1.
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Resolution in Support of the Keystone XL Pipeline
WHEREAS, The United States relies – and will continue to rely for many years – on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel despite the recent focus on renewable…
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Resolution Urging the Obama Administration to Launch Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with Taiwan
Resolution Urging the Obama Administration to Launch Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with Taiwan Summary Basing support on ALEC’s guiding principle to advance free markets, this resolution urges…