Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies
Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies (page 7)
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State Sovereignty through Local Coordination Act
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of {insert state}: Section 1. Title __, chapter ___, article ___, ________ Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section ________, to…
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Resolution Calling for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment
{Title, enacting clause, etc.} A RESOLUTION, for the purpose of petitioning the Congress of the United States to adopt an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, for submission to…
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Balanced Budget Amendment Advanced by Compact
Section 1. Total outlays of the government of the United States shall not exceed total receipts of the government of the United States at any point in time unless the…
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Resolution on the Importance of International Intellectual Property Rights Protections
WHEREAS, America’s Founding Fathers thought protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) was so important that they enshrined it in the U.S. Constitution in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8; and…
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Application for a Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States
WHEREAS, the Founders of our Constitution empowered State Legislators to be guardians of liberty against future abuses of power by the federal government; and WHEREAS, the federal government has created…
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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 Regarding Clean Water Act Regulations of EPA’s Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”
Resolution Regarding Clean Water Act Regulations of EPA’s Definition of “Waters of the U.S.” WHEREAS, the Clean Water Act (CWA) and implementing regulations of the past four decades…
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Resolution In Support of Expanded Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
WHEREAS, plentiful natural gas supplies and unprecedented advances in technology have provided a historic opportunity for the U.S. to achieve energy self-sufficiency while creating jobs and wealth for our economy;…
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Resolution Concerning Oil and Gas Production on Federal Lands
Resolution Concerning Oil and Gas Production on Federal Lands WHEREAS, the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 give the…
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Resolution on Trade Promotion Authority
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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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
Whereas, small businesses are the foundation from which America builds its economic strength; and Whereas, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration there were over 33 million small businesses in…
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Resolution on Unilateral Trade Sanctions
Model Resolution Whereas, the United States’ prosperity is tied to our participation in the global economy; and Whereas, the imposition of artificial barriers to free and open trade – such…
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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.