Archive: Commerce Insurance and Economic Development Task Force

  • Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements January 15, 2014

    Resolution on Legislation that Interferes with Business Agreements Summary This resolution recognizes that government should not interfere with private business agreements freely and openly negotiated between the parties. Model Policy WHEREAS, a privately negotiated contract, either written or oral, is the fundamental basis for doing business in the United States, and; WHEREAS, business agreements govern the duties and obligations of the parties to the contract, and; WHEREAS, parties to business contracts have legal remedies available under common law and state and federal statutes to resolve contractual disputes, and; WHEREAS, the U.S. Constitution and most state constitutions specifically prohibit impairment of […]

  • Resolution on Autonomous Vehicle Legislation and Regulation January 15, 2014

     Resolution on Autonomous Vehicle Legislation and Regulation Summary This resolution holds that autonomous vehicle research, development, testing, and operational functionality should not be impaired by unnecessary legislative or regulatory intervention. Model Resolution WHEREAS, autonomous vehicles are motor vehicles equipped with technology that has the capability to direct a vehicle without real-time input or monitoring by a human operator. WHEREAS, autonomous vehicles greatly reduce human interaction with the direction of motor vehicles. WHEREAS, human error is a factor in approximately 90 percent of motor vehicle accidents. WHEREAS, human error is responsible for a significant portion of traffic congestion. WHEREAS, autonomous vehicles […]

  • The Occupational Licensing Relief and Job Creation Act October 11, 2013

    The Occupational Licensing Relief and Job Creation Act Summary Occupational licensing increases unemployment by about 1%, raises prices by about 15%, and offers no incremental consumer protection over a competitive market.  This Act ensures that an individual may pursue lawful occupation free from unnecessary occupational regulations, and protects against the use of occupational regulations to reduce competition and increase prices to consumers. When enacting future occupational regulations, this Act requires state legislatures to find real harm, and select the least-restrictive regulation to address that harm. The Act also protects entrepreneurs by shifting the burden to the government to show in […]

  • Temporary Help Unemployment Insurance Act October 11, 2013

    Temporary Help Unemployment Insurance Act Summary This Act requires, as a condition of unemployment benefit eligibility, that temporary employees contact their temporary help employer for new work upon completion of their temporary assignment. The Act also requires that temporary employees be informed of this requirement. Model Policy {Title, Enacting Clause, Etc.} Section 1. {Definitions} For the purposes of this section: For the purposes of this section: “Temporary help firm” means a firm that hires its own employees and assigns them to clients to support or supplement the client’s work force in work situations such as employee absences, temporary skill shortages, […]

  • Regulatory Flexibility Act September 30, 2013

    Regulatory Flexibility Act Summary A policy* to improve state rulemaking by creating procedures to analyze the availability of more flexible regulatory approaches for small businesses. Findings: (1) A vibrant and growing small business sector is critical to creating jobs in a dynamic economy; (2) Small businesses bear a disproportionate share of regulatory costs and burdens; (3) Fundamental changes that are needed in the regulatory and enforcement culture of state agencies to make them more responsive to small business can be made without compromising the statutory missions of the agencies; (4) When adopting regulations to protect the health, safety and economic […]

  • Business Ombudsman Act September 30, 2013

    Business Ombudsman Act   {Title, enacting clause, etc.}  Section 1. {Short Title} This act may be cited as the Business Ombudsman Act Section 2. {Definitions} For purposes of this section, the term— (a) “Ombudsman” means the Business Ombudsman designated under section 3. (b) “Agency” means any government department, organization, board, commission, council, bureau, administrative tribunal, facility, institution or other governmental entity of (name of state), Section 3. {Ombudsman Enforcement Powers} (1) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this act, the Governor shall appoint and the legislature confirm a Business Ombudsman, who shall report directly to […]

  • The Open and Fair Competition Act for Water and Wastewater Projects September 30, 2013

    The Open and Fair Competition Act for Water and Wastewater Projects Summary It is the intention of this Act to ensure that all proven and acceptable piping materials be included in all bids for water and wastewater projects. This promotion of free competition will ensure limited government resources are being used to the greatest advantage. The goal is to construct a project at the best price and best value for system customers and taxpayers. Model Policy {Title, Enacting clause, etc.} Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of [insert state]. Section 1. {Definitions} (A) “Governmental Agency” refers to […]

  • Right to Work Act September 30, 2013

    Right to Work Act Summary ALEC’s model Right to Work Act provides that no employee need join or pay dues to a union, or refrain from joining a union, as a condition of employment. The Act establishes penalties and remedies for violations of the Act’s provisions. Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. { Title.} This Act may be cited as the Right to Work Act. Section 2. {Declaration of public policy.} It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of (state), in order to maximize individual freedom of choice in the pursuit of employment […]

  • An Act Providing for the Detection and Prevention of Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Improper Payments in State Government September 30, 2013

    An Act Providing for the Detection and Prevention of Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Improper Payments in State Government Summary This Act would improve government efficiency and accountability by detecting and preventing fraud, waste, abuse and improper payments in state government. This Act would establish an Enterprise Fraud Program Office with the authority to develop and implement an automated fraud detection system across state agencies. Model Policy {Title, Enacting Clause, etc.} Section 1. {Legislative Findings} (A)  Fraud, waste, abuse and improper payments are pervasive, and often on the rise, in many government programs. (1)   According to The Centers for Medicare and […]

  • Establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Authority Act September 30, 2013

    Establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Authority Act Summary This Act establishes a state Partnership Committee and an Office of Public-Private Partnerships to identify and establish public-private partnerships and approve qualified bidders, requests for proposals, and template contracts. The Act is designed to improve public operational efficiency and environmental performance, promote public safety, attract private investment in the state, and minimize governmental liabilities. Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the “Establishing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Authority Act.” Section 2. {Definitions} The following definitions apply in this section: (A) “Contract” means any purchase […]