Model Policies

Model Policies

  • An Act to Establish a Court Appearance Reminder Program and Reduce Failure to Appear image

    An Act to Establish a Court Appearance Reminder Program and Reduce Failure to Appear

    Section 1. Legislative findings and purpose. The Legislature finds that:   (a) Every missed court appearance where a warrant is a consequence costs the government an…

  • Residential Reliability Act image

    Residential Reliability Act

    Section 1.Definitions A. “Residential energy backup system” means a backup energy system, and any associated infrastructure and equipment, installed at a residential property that is capable of providing…

  • State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act image

    State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act

    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the “State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act.”  Section 2. Definitions. For…

  • The Phantom Damages Elimination Act image

    The Phantom Damages Elimination Act

    Section 1. Title. This Act may be known as the Phantom Damages Elimination Act. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to provide fair compensation for past and…

  • Freedom of Expression Protection Act image

    Freedom of Expression Protection Act

    Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the “Freedom of Expression Protection Act.”  Section 2. Definitions For purposes of this Act, the…

  • Survivor Justice Act image

    Survivor Justice Act

    Section 1. Short Title  This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Survivor Justice Act.”  Section 2. Purpose and Findings …

  • Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act image

    Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  Ibogaine is a naturally-occurring psychoactive compound that has demonstrated promise in…

  • Uniformed Services Child School Transitions Act image

    Uniformed Services Child School Transitions Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Purpose.   The purpose of this policy is to: (a) Maximize the potential for effective…

  • Veterans Dignity in Crisis Act image

    Veterans Dignity in Crisis Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Purpose.   An emergency measure that grants a peace or police officer who is an…

  • Identifying Veterans in the Justice System Act image

    Identifying Veterans in the Justice System Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Purpose. To codify the definition of a military veteran for the purposes of identification in…

  • The Therapeutic Psilocybin Act for Veterans and First Responders image

    The Therapeutic Psilocybin Act for Veterans and First Responders

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. Legislative Findings.  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition with limited…

  • Statement of Principles on Homestead Property Tax Exemptions image

    Statement of Principles on Homestead Property Tax Exemptions

    Principle of Homeownership  Homeownership is considered a cornerstone of the American dream, providing a pathway to financial prosperity and wealth building through equity.  Homeownership fosters community and personal stability…

  • No Taxpayer Money for Lobbying by Political Subdivisions Act image

    No Taxpayer Money for Lobbying by Political Subdivisions Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}: Section 1. Restriction on the Use of Public Funds By Political Subdivisions (a) A political subdivision may…

  • An Act Relating to the Text of Ballot Propositions that Increase Taxes image

    An Act Relating to the Text of Ballot Propositions that Increase Taxes

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}:  Section 1. {Insert Relevant Code Section} is amended to read as follows:  (a) In addition to any other requirement imposed by…

  • Audit Election Irregularities Act image

    Audit Election Irregularities Act

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF {insert state}:  Section 1. Request to Address Election Irregularity   (a) A person described by Subsection (f) may…

  • Deadline for Return and Receipt of all Ballots Act image

    Deadline for Return and Receipt of all Ballots Act

    Deadline for Receipt of Ballots.  The deadline for acceptance of ballots in a general election shall be on Election Day as defined in 2 U.S.C. §7…

  • The Never Resided Act image

    The Never Resided Act

    Section 1. Section [         ] is enacted to read:  Legislative Findings  The Legislature finds that:  (A) The U.S. Constitution expressly recognizes that, absent specific…

  • Procedural Election Audits Act image

    Procedural Election Audits Act

    Section 1. Section [      ] is enacted to read:  Statutory Procedural Election Audits.  (A) The [chief election official] is authorized to audit…

  • Interstate Voter Assistance Act image

    Interstate Voter Assistance Act

    Section 1. Section [         ] is enacted to read:  Voter Registration; Collection of Prior Registration Information  (A) The [chief election official] shall require the…

  • The Protect Your Highways Act image

    The Protect Your Highways Act

    Section 1. Section [  ] is enacted to read: Operation of Motor Vehicle; Noncitizen Prohibition.  (A) No individual shall operate a motor vehicle in this state unless he…