Tax and Fiscal Policy
Task Force Description
The ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force is dedicated to researching and promoting sound policy aimed at creating a pro-growth atmosphere in state economies. Policies that promote economic growth and increase state competitiveness are achieved by reducing excessive government spending and limiting the overall tax burden. The Task Force’s legislative members are at the forefront of developing sound, fiscally responsible, and free market tax and fiscal policies to address the needs that the states now face.
The Task force has pioneered policies that increase budget transparency, promote state spending limitations, require super-majorities for tax increases, implement dynamic revenue forecasting, and many more. The Task Force has several Subcommittees that examine specific policy areas in detail. These areas include fiscal policy reform, internet taxation, education finance, and public pensions.
The ALEC Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force is working to provide economically viable, fiscally responsible, and free market solutions to promote economic growth.
Meeting Information
Wednesday, Dec. 3
1:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m. Call to Order, Welcome, and New Member Introductions
1:50 p.m. Subcommittee Reports
- Fiscal Reform
- Education Finance
- Digital Economy
- Pension Reform
1:55 p.m. Panel, America’s Property Tax Crisis
2:55 p.m. Statement of Principles on Homestead Property Tax Exemptions
3:30 p.m. An Act Related to the Text of Ballot Propositions That Increase Taxes
4:00 p.m. No Taxpayer Funded Lobbying for Political Subdivisions Act
4:45 p.m. Adjournment
Draft Policies
- Statement of Principles on Homestead Property Tax Exemptions
- No Taxpayer Money for Lobbying by Political Subdivisions Act
- An Act Relating to the Text of Ballot Propositions that Increase Taxes
- Amendments to Resolution in Support of Non-Discriminatory Property Tax Policies
- Amendments to Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Resolution
- Resolution Calling for a Federal Balanced Budget Amendment
All Model Policies
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Statement of Principles on Homestead Property Tax Exemptions Draft
Principle of Homeownership Homeownership is considered a cornerstone of the American dream, providing a pathway to financial prosperity and wealth building through equity. Homeownership fosters community and personal stability by encouraging civic engagement and providing secure environments for families. Defining a Homestead Property Tax Exemption A homestead…
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No Taxpayer Money for Lobbying by Political Subdivisions Act Draft
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}: Section 1. Restriction on the Use of Public Funds By Political Subdivisions (a) A political subdivision may not spend public funds: To hire or contract with an individual required to register as a lobbyist under {insert code…
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An Act Relating to the Text of Ballot Propositions that Increase Taxes Draft
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}: Section 1. {Insert Relevant Code Section} is amended to read as follows: (a) In addition to any other requirement imposed by law for a proposition, including a provision prescribing the proposed language, a proposition submitted to the voters for approval of…
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Amendments to Resolution in Support of Non-Discriminatory Property Tax Policies Draft
See Amendments Here WHEREAS, American consumers have come to rely on high speed communications networks constructed by communications providers to improve their overall quality of life including in the areas of healthcare, education, business, emergency services, and other purposes; and WHEREAS, communications providers must make sizeable investments to keep…
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Amendments to Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Resolution Draft
See Amendments Here WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”) has a foundational and principled history of fighting against excessive, multiple, discriminatory and inconsistent taxation while promoting private sector competitiveness and states’ rights in taxation or non-taxation of goods and services; and WHEREAS, digital goods and services include, but…
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Spending Evaluation Act Final
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}: Section 1. Article xx, {insert state} Constitution, is amended by adding Section xx to read as follows: Section xx. {Evaluations of Proposed and Existing Government Programs, Agencies, and Mandates Required.} (A) All acts at the legislature that create…