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Archives: Judiciary / Model Policies (page 5)
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LIMITING DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS TO VIOLATIONS THAT INVOLVE DANGEROUS DRIVING
Summary: A person whose driver’s license is suspended will often find it more difficult to earn a living and therefore pay the debt they owe to the government. The number…
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Limits on Multiple Punitive Damages Resolution
WHEREAS, multiple punitive damages claims are a major obstacle to comprehensive settlement negotiations in repetitive litigation between plaintiffs and dependents; and WHEREAS, limiting multiple punitive damages awards…
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Prejudgment and Post-Judgment Interest Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act may be referred to as the Prejudgment and Post-judgment Award Act. Section 2. {Interest on Contracts} (A) Interest on an award of damages…
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Landowners’ Liability Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Landowners Liability Act. Section 2. {Definitions} In this Act, the following words have the…
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Litigation Accountability Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Litigation Accountability Act. Section 2. {Definitions} The following words, as used in this Act,…
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Jury Patriotism Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Short Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the [Jury Patriotism Act]. Section 2. {Full Participation on Petit Juries…
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Legal Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “[Legal Consumer’s Bill of Rights Act]”. Section…
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Resolution Opposing Regulation through Litigation
WHEREAS, Congress and the Administration are reducing overregulation that hampers economic growth, deters innovation, and places unnecessary burdens on individuals and businesses. WHEREAS, past experience shows that when some judges…
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Class Actions Improvements Act
Class Actions Improvements Act Summary This Act makes several revisions to the basic class action statute or rule that has been adopted in some form by…
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Intrastate Forum Shopping Abuse Reform Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “[Intrastate Forum Shopping Abuse Reform Act]”. Section 2. {Venue} [Section _____ ] shall be…
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Commonsense Consumption Act
Section 1. {Short Title} This act may be known as the Commonsense Consumption Act. Section 2. {Legislative Intent} To prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, packers, distributors, carriers, holders, sellers, marketers…
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Grand Jury Due Reform Act
SECTION 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings a. The purpose of this act is to provide greater transparency, accountability, and fairness for the criminally accused during the grand jury proceedings.
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Resolution on Raising Felony Theft Thresholds
WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is committed to developing effective criminal justice policies that hold offenders accountable while maximizing results for public safety, victims, and taxpayers; and WHEREAS,…
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Fair Share Act
Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Fair Share Act; abolishing joint and several liability and providing for allocation of responsibility. Section 1. {Several liability.} (A) In any civil action based…
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Full & Fair Noneconomic Damages Act
Model Policy Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be called and may be cited as the “Full and Fair Noneconomic Damages Act.” Section 2. {Findings} (A) The…
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Asbestos Claims Transparency Act
Asbestos Claims Transparency Act Model Policy Title __ of the [ ] Code is amended by adding Chapter ___ to read…
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Ten-Year Statute of Repose Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Ten-Year Statute of Repose Act. Section 2. {Limitation period} (A) In…
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Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act
Asbestos and Silica Claims Priorities Act Title __ of the [ ] Code is amended by adding Chapter __ to read as follows: Chapter __. Claims Involving Asbestos…
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Appeal Bond Waiver Act
Section 1. {Appeal Bond Waived} (A) In any civil action in which a plaintiff obtains a judgment, the state supersedeas bond requirements shall be waived as to that portion of…
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Admissibility in Civil Actions of Nonuse of a Seat Belt Act
Section 1. {Short Title} This Act is titled and may be known as the Admissibility in Civil Actions of Nonuse of a Seat Belt Section 2. In any civil action,…