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- 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 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 […]
- Resolution in Support of the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
March 15, 2013
Resolution in Support of the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Summary This Resolution urges Congress to continue and work to expand the program created under the “Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act” (TIFIA). The TIFIA program remains one of the critical methods available in this country to advance major transportation projects by leveraging private sector funding. Model Resolution WHEREAS, the “Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act” (TIFIA) program was created by the United States Congress to provide credit assistance, such as low-interest direct loans to leverage scarce public funds and support projects that utilize a specific local revenue stream […]
- The Share the Road Safety Act
March 15, 2013
The Share the Road Safety Act Summary This Act provides increased safety instruction of young driver education programs by raising the awareness of all motor vehicle drivers on how to share the road/highway with large trucks. This legislation requires the inclusion of a section on awareness and safe interaction with commercial motor vehicle traffic in public school, private school, and commercial driver training schools. Classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training must include, but is not limited to: truck stopping distances, proper distances for following trucks, identification of truck blind spots, and avoidance of driving in truck blind spots. Model Legislation Section […]
- Resolution to Restore Transportation to the States
March 15, 2013
Resolution to Restore Transportation to the States Summary This Resolution empowers the state of [insert state] to manage gas tax dollars without federal government interference. Model Resolution WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, and the department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967; and WHEREAS, the mission of the department is to “Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into […]
- Pupil Transportation Cost-Effectiveness Act
March 15, 2013
Pupil Transportation Cost-Effectiveness Act Summary ALEC’s model Pupil Transportation Cost-Effectiveness Act is designed to reduce school bus expenditures, without reducing quality or safety, by competitively contracting out school bus services. Key components to the bill include: Model Legislation Section 1. {Short title.} This Act shall be known and may be cited as The Pupil Transportation Cost Effectiveness Act Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The legislature finds and declares that: (A) It is in the public interest for school pupil transportation services to be provided subject to high safety and quality standards; (B) It is in the interests of the taxpayers […]
- Constitutional Amendment Restricting the Use of Vehicle Fees and Taxes for Highway Purposes
March 15, 2013
Constitutional Amendment Restricting the Use of Vehicle Fees and Taxes for Highway Purposes NEW SECTION: All fees collected by the State of {insert state} as license fees for motor vehicles and all excise taxes collected by the State of {insert state} on the sale, distribution or use of motor vehicle fuel, and any another motor vehicle related tax or fee shall be paid into the state treasury and placed in a special fund to be used exclusively for highway purposes. Such highway purposes shall be construed to include the following: (A) The necessary operating, engineering and legal expenses connected with […]
- Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Act
March 15, 2013
Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Act Summary This Act establishes the duties of drivers when approaching traffic incidents, the expedited removal of vehicles from an incident, the liability protection for authorized clearance functions, and compensation for incident removal costs. Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title}This act may be cited as the Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Act. Section 2. {Road User Duties Approaching Incidents} (A) When in or approaching an incident, every driver shall maintain a speed no greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions, including actual and potential hazards then existing; (B) When in or approaching an […]