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State Legislation Resembling ALEC "Models," by State

(This page includes tips from reporters, citizens journalists, and others identifying bills (introduced or passed) that resemble ALEC model legislation. CMD encourages the use of this forum and encourages further detailed research to verify all claims.)

Michigan

  • HB 4453 (introduced 3/16/11) "Michigan Government Competition Against Private Enterprise Act" (Sponsor: Tom McMillin),[1] similar to ALEC proposed "Competitive Contracting of Public Services Act"[2][3]

Nebraska

  • LB 239 (introduced 1/11/11) to "Require presentation of government-issued photographic identification to vote in elections"[4] similar to ALEC proposed "Voter ID Act"[5][6]

New Hampshire

  • HB 474 (passed both bodies 2/15/11) "The Franklin A. Partin Jr. Right to Work Act"[7] similar to ALEC proposed "Right to Work Act"[8][9]
  • LSR 2012-H-2059-R (proposed for 2012) "relative to the withholding of wages from union dues" (Sponsor: Susan DeLemus)[10] similar to ALEC proposed "Public Employer Payroll Reduction Policy Act"[11][12]

Tennessee

  • HB 1030/Public Chapter No. 492 (signed into law 6/16/11) "The Virtual Public Schools Act" (Sponsor: Rep. Harry Brooks)[13][14][15] similar to ALEC model "Virtual Public Schools Act"[16][17]

Wisconsin

  • AB 183 (introduced 6/16/11) relating to the prevailing wage,[18] similar to ALEC model "Prevailing Wage Repeal Act"[19][20]

State Legislation Resembling ALEC "Models," by Topic

Environment

The EPA's Regulatory Train Wreck is a campaign of the American Legislative Exchange Council aimed at rolling back and dismantling environmental regulation.[21] If the campaign is successful, it would benefit many of ALEC's corporate members.

Bills and Resolutions Proposed and Passed

A number of states have taken action in favor of ALEC's position on the environment and environmental regulation. ALEC's website lists the following bills and resolutions:[22]

  • Alabama House Joint Resolution 197 (adopted 4/14/11)
  • Alaska House Joint Resolution 22
  • Florida House Memorial 1375
  • Florida Senate Resolution 1260
  • Illinois House Resolution 265
  • Illinois Senate Resolution 171
  • Indiana House Resolution 13 (adopted 1/24/11)[23]
  • Indiana Senate Resolution 39 (adopted 4/5/11)
  • Iowa House Resolution 52 (adopted 5/6/11)
  • Iowa House Study Bill 61
  • Kansas House Resolution 6008 (adopted 3/28/11)
  • Kentucky Senate Resolution 116 (adopted 3/3/11)
  • Kentucky House Concurrent Resolution 126
  • Michigan House Resolution 19 (adopted 3/2/11)
  • Michigan Senate Resolution 10 (adopted 2/24/11)
  • Minnesota Senate File 322
  • Missouri House Concurrent Resolution 42 (adopted 5/11/11)
  • Missouri Senate Concurrent Resolution 13
  • Montana Senate Joint Resolution 10 (adopted 4/1/11)
  • North Dakota House Concurrent Resolution 3028 (adopted 3/28/11)
  • Ohio House Concurrent Resolution 15
  • Oklahoma Senate Concurrent Resolution 13
  • Pennsylvania House Resolution 87 (adopted 5/3/11)
  • Pennsylvania House Resolution 233
  • Texas House Concurrent Resolution 66
  • Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 20
  • Utah House Joint Resolution 19 (adopted 3/2/11)
  • Virginia Senate Resolution 29
  • Virginia House Resolution 72 (adopted 2/23/11)
  • Wyoming Senate Joint Resolution 6 (adopted 2/18/11)

References

  1. ↑ Michigan Legislature, HB 4453, introduced legislation, accessed July 19, 2011
  2. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Competitive Contracting of Public Services Act, model legislation exposed by the Center for Media and Democracy, July 13, 2011
  3. ↑ Bruce Fealk, Whistleblower Exposes ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) Model Legislation – Proves Beyond All Doubt Representative Tom McMillin On The Side Of Corporations, Not Constituents, The Rochester Citizen, July 14, 2011
  4. ↑ Nebraska State Legislature, LB239 - Require presentation of government-issued photographic identification to vote in elections, introduced legislation, accessed July 19, 2011
  5. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Voter ID Act, model legislation exposed by the Center for Media and Democracy, July 13, 2011
  6. ↑ Jane Kleeb Copy Catters and Vote Deniers (updates), Bold Nebraska blog, March 10, 2011
  7. ↑ New Hampshire General Court, HB 474-FN – Version Adopted by Both Bodies, New Hampshire state legislation, February 15, 2011
  8. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Right to Work Act, model legislation exposed by the Center for Media and Democracy, July 13, 2011
  9. ↑ Matt Murray, Union Wage Deductions laws proposed from ALEC???, New Hampshire Labor News blog, July 14, 2011
  10. ↑ New Hampshire General Court, NH Legislative LSR Listing, proposed legislative listing, June 22, 2011
  11. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Public Employer Payroll Reduction Policy Act, model legislation exposed by the Center for Media and Democracy, July 13, 2011
  12. ↑ Matt Murray, Union Wage Deductions laws proposed from ALEC???, New Hampshire Labor News blog, July 14, 2011
  13. ↑ Tennessee House of Representatives, House Bill 1030, state bill, 2011, accessed July 17, 2011
  14. ↑ State of Tennessee, Public Chapter No. 492, state act, effective July 1, 2011
  15. ↑ Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Information for HB 1030, state bill status, accessed July 17, 2011
  16. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Virtual Public Schools Act, model legislation exposed by the Center for Media and Democracy, July 13, 2011
  17. ↑ Tom Humphrey, Lawmaker used lobbyist template: Bill clearing way for online school based on model, Knoxville News Sentinel, July 16, 2011
  18. ↑ Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, AB 183 Prevailing Wage, introduced state legislation, June 16, 2011, accessed July 19, 2011
  19. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Prevailing Wage Repeal Act, model legislation exposed by the Center for Media and Democracy, July 13, 2011
  20. ↑ New ALEC Bill in committee means drastic Prevailing Wage law changes, Badger Democracy blog, July 18, 2011
  21. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, EPA's Regulatory Trainwreck, organizational website, Accessed July 17, 2011.
  22. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Legislation to Consider, organizational website, Accessed July 17, 2011.
  23. ↑ Indiana State Legislature, House Resolution 13, 2011, accessed July 19, 2011

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