Model Policies
Model Policies
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Constitutional Amendment Voter Approval Of New Property Taxes
WHEREAS, the primary drivers of property tax increases are both rising property value assessments and increased tax rates. WHEREAS, increased local government spending causes the local governments to administratively deploy…
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State Constitutional Amendment To Oppose New State Taxes, Increased Spending, and Debt Without Voter Approval
WHEREAS, States through their respective constitutional amendment processes should adopt fiscal responsibility amendments that (I) impose limits on the amount of money government can tax and spend, (II) tie the…
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Statement of Principles on Effective Veterans and Military Affairs Policy
The principles outlined below provide the foundation for effective and productive policy development for veterans and military members at the state and local level. For the purpose of this…
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Resolution Recognizing The Seriousness Of The National Debt And Its Threat To National Security
WHEREAS, In March 2025, the outstanding public debt of the U.S. totaled more than $36 trillion, with public debt equaling 124 percent of gross domestic product and the debt owed…
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Health Care Sharing Ministries Tax Parity Act
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “Health Care Sharing Ministries Tax Parity Act.” Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, the following definitions apply:…
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Modernizing Public Sector Defined Contribution Plans Act
Key features include: A core IRC Section 401(a) defined contribution platform forms the primary vehicle for the mandatory features of the plan. One or a combination of…
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Protecting Election Administration from Private Funding and Influence Act
Section 1. Section [STATUTE] is enacted to read: Definitions. A) “Donation” means a payment, gift, subscription, loan, advance, deposit, or anything of value given to a person without consideration. B)…
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Election Crime Prosecution Act
The Secretary of State shall exercise in the manner provided by this act all powers granted to him by this act, and shall perform all the duties imposed upon him…
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Statement of Principles on Process and Procedures
Guiding Principles of Process and Procedures The fundamental principles presented here provide guidance for neutral and effective processes and procedures for running government. Simplicity – Processes and procedures should…
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Statement of Principles on Elections
Guiding Principles of Elections The fundamental principles presented here provide guidance for neutral and effective processes and procedures for elections. Security and Accessibility – It should be easy for the…
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Resolution to Include Citizenship on United States Census
WHEREAS, the information collected by the United States Census Bureau is critical to the decision making of government; WHEREAS, the allocation of funds and services provided by government are based…
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Mail Voting Deadlines Act
Section 1: Mail Ballot Receipt Deadline All mail-in ballots must be received by the appropriate election official no later than the time set by law for the close of polls…
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Valid Voter Identification Act
Voter Identification A. All voters are required to present a valid photo identification (ID), as listed below, to an appropriate election official before voting in person. 1. Acceptable forms…
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Renaming the ALEC Safeguard American Votes and Elections Act (SAVE Act)
The ALEC Model Policy named the Safeguard American Votes and Elections Act (SAVE Act), shall henceforth be named the One Person, One Vote Act.
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Swarming Prevention Act
Section 1. Purpose and scope. The purpose of this Act is to classify the physical assault of a person as an aggravated assault when collectively committed by three or more…
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Researcher Access to Data Act
Section 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings The legislature finds and declares the following: (a) Criminal justice policies and programs that are evidence-based and supported by relevant research result in superior…
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Site Neutral Payments Act
Be it enacted by the legislature of [state]: Section 1. Health Care Entity and Health Care System Transaction Fees and Payment Claims Subchapter A. Definitions. (1) “Affiliate”…
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Resolution in Support of Veterinary Telehealth Modernization Principles
WHEREAS, laws and regulations should allow veterinarians to practice the full extent of their professional training and expertise through telehealth; WHEREAS, all veterinarians should be free to deliver telehealth services;…
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340B Transparency and Accountability Act
Section 1 Definitions: (1) “340B Covered Entity” means an entity described in 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4)(L) through 42 U.S.C. 256b(a)(4)(O) that: a. is authorized to participate in the federal 340B…
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Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act
For An Act To Be Entitled: An Act to create the recognizing Judea and Samaria Act; to prohibit state agencies from using the term “west bank” in official…