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- Resolution for Reform of Counterproductive Export Control Policies
February 1, 2014
Resolution for Reform of Counterproductive Export Control Policies Policy Summary A number of American goods and products have potentially lucrative export markets but are unable to access them because of misguided and often outdated export control restrictions. This resolution seeks to identify export control regulations that have outlived their usefulness and resolve to address and correct these policies once identified. Whereas, Americans are deeply concerned with job creation and economic stability; and Whereas, international trade is a critical driver of economic growth; and Whereas, there are a number of goods and products that have large export markets overseas; and Whereas, […]
- State Legislature United Compact
October 11, 2013
State Legislature United Compact ARTICLE I FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY Whereas every State adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact finds that the coordinated, regular and institutional exercise of their sovereign power under their respective constitutions and the U.S. Constitution is an essential component of the governing partnership between the state and federal governments. Whereas every State adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact agrees to attend and participate in regular and special meetings through legislatively-appointed delegates to draft, discuss, propose, debate and/or adopt model legislation proposing to exercise and/or regularize the exercise of their […]
- Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration to Sign Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan
October 11, 2013
Resolution Urging the Presidential Administration to Sign Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan Model Policy Summary The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been characterized by increasing economic investment and democratic liberties. Together, the United States and Taiwan have effectively joined forces to increase both the level of cooperation and trust between the two countries. While Taiwan maintains normal trade relations status with the United States and ready access to U.S. markets, further opportunities for economic growth and development exist. As such, this resolution, in keeping with the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC’s) principle of expanding free markets, calls for the formation of a […]
- Resolution Urging Congress to Pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)
October 11, 2013
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 negotiations for a high standard, comprehensive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The TPP is a multilateral trade framework currently being negotiated by nations on both sides of the Pacific. These nations are at varying levels of development and the agreement has the flexibility to expand to accept new members. The TPP has the potential to become the benchmark against which future trade frameworks will be measured for years to come. Model Policy WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange […]
- Resolution to Highlight Challenges and Opportunities in the US-India Trade Relationship
October 11, 2013
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 their largest bilateral trade and investment flows ever recorded, with total goods and services traded in 2011 recorded at $100 billion. However, India has recently begun implementing anti-competitive economic policies and recent policy, regulatory and legal decisions have demonstrated an alarming disregard for accepted international intellectual property rights. This is a troubling development for India and its trading partners. As Robert Atkinson of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) puts it, by […]
- Resolution Supporting the Successful Negotiation of a Comprehensive and Commercially Meaningful Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
October 11, 2013
Resolution Supporting the Successful Negotiation of a Comprehensive and Commercially Meaningful Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Model Policy Summary The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Agreement has the potential to be the largest trade framework ever negotiated underscoring the importance of ensuring that it is a high standard, comprehensive agreement with strong intellectual property provisions. In keeping with the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC’s) support of the Jeffersonian principle of free markets and ALEC’s past support of a wide variety of trade frameworks, this resolution supports the negotiation and final ratification of such an agreement. Whereas, the transatlantic […]
- Resolution on State Jurisdiction and Supremacy
October 11, 2013
Resolution on State Jurisdiction and Supremacy WHEREAS on June 28, 2012, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts noted in the NFIB vs. Sebelius decision, “The states are separate and independent sovereigns. Sometimes they have to act like it.” WHEREAS Jurisdiction refers to which governing entity has the authority, right, and power to govern over a particular matter; and WHEREAS jurisdiction over the health safety and welfare and the lives liberties and properties of the people are possessed by the states and not the federal government; WHEREAS the United States Supreme Court declared, “the federal government must show that a constitutional […]
- Resolution on State and Political Subdivision Jurisdiction Act
October 11, 2013
Resolution on State and Political Subdivision Jurisdiction General Description: This joint resolution of the Legislature declares and asserts the jurisdictional right of the state of [INSERT STATE] and its political subdivisions to respond to and take action when conditions on federally managed land in the state adversely affect, or may adversely affect, the health, safety, or welfare of the people. Whereas, in its Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act decision, released June 2012, the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed the position of the states as “separate and independent sovereigns”; Whereas, the court made it clear that the federal government “must […]
- Commission on Federalism Act
October 11, 2013
Commission on Federalism Act Summary This bill creates a Commission on Federalism to review, evaluate and respond to federal actions that infringe upon the constitutional jurisdiction of the state. It provides the standard for such review and a mechanism for coordinating the review, evaluation and response together with other states, and with the congressional delegation from the state. [Section 101] Creation of Commission on Federalism — Membership — Vacancies — Meetings — Staff — Reports — Per diem, travel expenses, and funding. (1) There is created the Commission on Federalism comprised of the following seven members: (a) the president of […]
- Tax Expenditure Transparency Act
October 11, 2013
Tax Expenditure Transparency Act Summary The legislature finds that the state’s tax code includes tax expenditures enacted to achieve a variety of policy goals for the public interest. The ultimate goal should be for the state’s tax system to reflect sound principles of taxation. In order to make policy choices going forward regarding the best use of limited state resources, the legislature concludes that it is necessary to articulate the legislative intent and have measurable performance goals for each tax expenditure created. Model Policy Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Tax Expenditure Transparency […]