Archive: Internet

  • State Internet Tax Freedom Act August 5, 2013

    State Internet Tax Freedom Act Summary The borderless nature of the 21st century economy makes the preemption of certain taxes necessary for a growing economy and sound business environment.  The borderless nature also makes Federal legislation the more appropriate vehicle to accomplish the pre-emption. Accordingly the current Federal Internet Tax Freedom Act should continue. This model bill is needed because it forbids either a state or local tax on Internet access, or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce, in those cases where the Federal Internet Tax Freedom Act may not apply. Model Policy {Title, enacting clause, etc.} Section 1. {Short Title.} […]

  • Principles on Online Privacy March 15, 2013

    Principles on Online Privacy The American Legislative Exchange Council acknowledges that a market environment is essential for future success of the Internet. The proposed set of policies accounts for new technologies and tools that effectively empower consumers to protect their privacy. A consumer and private-sector-driven approach via self-regulation avoids undue regulatory burden that would threaten a thriving electronic marketplace. The American Legislative Exchange Council recognizes that the Internet has flourished due in large part to the unregulated environment in which it has developed and grown. Self-regulation, industry-driven standards, individual empowerment and a market environment generally promise greater future success than […]

  • A Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Broadband Information Services in Innovative and Expanding Competitive Markets March 15, 2013

    A Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Broadband Information Services in Innovative and Expanding Competitive Markets WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, broadband information services sector is critical to growing the nation’s economy, enhancing quality of life through new and innovative applications, and enabling greater job creation, and WHEREAS, the rise of private investment in broadband technologies has dramatically transformed the way consumers work, live, learn, and conduct their daily lives, and WHEREAS, ALEC believes that innovation, private investment, and […]

  • Advanced Voice Services Availability Act of 2007 March 15, 2013

    Advanced Voice Services Availability Act of 2007 Summary The purpose of this legislation is to promote the availability of competitive advanced voice services, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, to all consumers and businesses in [state] by establishing a common-sense regulatory framework that promotes choice and competition. Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This bill may be referred to as the Advanced Voice Services Availability Act of 2007. Section 2. {Purpose} The purpose of this legislation is to promote the availability of competitive advanced voice services, such as Voice over Internet Protocol services, to all consumers and businesses in […]

  • Computer Protection Act March 15, 2013

    Computer Protection Act Summary Prohibits a person from using specified protected computers to relay or retransmit commercial electronic mail messages with the intent to deceive or mislead recipients or an electronic mail service provider under specified circumstances; prohibits a person from materially falsifying header information in commercial electronic mail messages under specified circumstances; prohibits a person from registering for electronic mail accounts or domain names under specified circumstances; provides for specified penalties and fines; etc. Model Legislation An Act to amend and reenact [insert appropriate sections] Be it enacted by state of [insert state]: That [insert appropriate sections] are amended […]

  • The Pursue and Control Child Predators Act March 15, 2013

    The Pursue and Control Child Predators Act Summary Section 1 requires Internet access providers to make available to subscribers a product or service that controls a child’s use of the Internet. Section 2 requires teaching online safety in the classroom. Section 3 increases post-conviction controls on convicted sex offenders. Section 4 requires sex offenders to register their usernames used on interactive online forums. Section 5 requires online services to preserve and disclose customer information pursuant to law enforcement requests. Section 6 expands child porn reporting obligations. Section 7 criminalizes Internet sexual exploitation. Section 8 criminalizes the luring of a child. […]

  • Travel Agent Tax Fairness Act March 15, 2013

    Travel Agent Tax Fairness Act Summary This legislation establishes a sensible framework to eliminate confusion and controversy in the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes on services provided by travel agents and other travel intermediaries. The legislation clarifies that a service which helps travelers to research, compare, and book hotel reservations is not subject to those taxes that are imposed on hotel operators for the provision of a room. By clarifying that taxes imposed as a hotel tax or occupancy tax shall apply only to the amounts received by hotel operators, this legislation will promote continued growth in travel and tourism. […]

  • Online Bidding Act March 15, 2013

    Online Bidding Act Summary This Act would allow public agencies to use on-line, electronic bidding as a means of obtaining bids from vendors for the procurement of goods, services, construction and information services. Model Legislation Section 1. {Title} This Act may be cited as the “On-line Bidding Act.” Section 2. {Legislative Findings} The legislature purposes: (A) to provide increased economy in government procurement activities and to maximize to the fullest extent practicable the purchasing values of funds while ensuring that procurements are the most advantageous to public agencies; (B) to foster effective broad-based competition for public procurement within the free […]

  • A Resolution on Network Neutrality March 15, 2013

    A Resolution on Network Neutrality WHEREAS, it is the mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty, and WHEREAS, ALEC recognizes the unprecedented advances a free and open Internet has fostered across all aspects of end user customers’ lives, and WHEREAS, the exponential growth of the Internet has flourished as a result of both the government’s ‘hand’s off’ approach, ever increasing competition, as well as fierce consumer interest, and WHEREAS, regulation of the Internet may interfere with future investment and innovations benefiting the health and well-being […]

  • Resolution Providing Recommendation on UN Internet Oversight March 15, 2013

     Resolution Providing Recommendation on UN Internet Oversight Summary This resolution calls on the US delegation to the United Nations (UN) to stand in opposition to any attempts to permit UN regulation of the Internet. The Internet is currently based on a multi-stakeholder model, allowing input from the public and private sectors. Several countries have advocated for change in the current structure, proposing that the UN or one of its branches establish control over the Internet. Recognizing that the current model of open access has enhanced and encouraged communication, innovation, the flow of information and free speech, any change could threaten […]