PLI Bulletin
Progressive Tactics, Values, Rules of Persuasion and More
Posted on March 24, 2021
Protection Against Unlawful Evictions Act: There has been a stunning number of illegal evictions resulting from COVID-19. The Protection Against Unlawful Evictions Act creates an expedited timeline for courts to hear and remedy illegal...
Disinformation, Mainstream Values, Early Warning Systems and More
Posted on March 10, 2021
Protection Against Guns in State Buildings Act: Hate groups are threatening legislatures and government offices across the nation. The Protection Against Guns in State Buildings Act makes it illegal, with a few exceptions, to...
Memes, Right to Marry, Worker Power and More
Posted on February 24, 2021
Right to Marry Constitutional Amendment: It is appropriate to replace existing provisions that purport to prohibit same-sex marriage with an affirmative right. The Right to Marry Constitutional Amendment recognizes that the fundamental right to...
Mainstream America, Redistricting, Drug Prices and More
Posted on February 10, 2021
Prescription Drug Affordability Act: State agencies already review and approve costs for such things as health insurance and hospital rates. The Prescription Drug Affordability Act establishes a Board to review and establish certain prescription...
Impeachment, False Reporting, 2021 Agenda and More
Posted on January 27, 2021
Malicious False Reporting Relief Act: While false reporting to law enforcement authorities is a crime, it often goes unprosecuted. The Malicious False Reporting Relief Act allows people to bring a civil action against someone...
Cyberbullying, Revenue Raising, Insurrection and More
Posted on January 13, 2021
Cyberbullying Prevention and Education Act: Cyberbullying is a fast-growing problem that affects about half of all teens. The Cyberbullying Prevention and Education Act requires school districts to train their staffs to recognize and deal...
Breonna’s Law, Prevailing Wage, Lying Dangerously and More
Posted on December 30, 2020
No-Knock Search Warrant Prohibition Act (Breonna’s Law): Louisville was the first jurisdiction to enact “Breonna’s Law,” banning no-knock search warrants, in the wake of the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in March 2020. The...
Profiles in Cowardice, Drug Overdoses, LGBTQ Equality and More
Posted on December 16, 2020
Time Off for Democracy Act: Broad participation in elections is essential to a healthy democracy, obviously. The Time Off For Democracy Act guarantees employees a minimum amount of paid leave to vote on Election Day...
2020 Polls, COVID Advice, Small Claims Court and More
Posted on December 2, 2020
Small Claims Court Modernization Act: Currently, most state small claims courts have monetary limits of $5,000 to $10,000, which is woefully low. The Small Claims Court Modernization Act increases the monetary limit for small...
2020 Election, White Supremacy, Education and More
Posted on November 18, 2020
Resolution Condemning White Supremacy: Unfortunately, such legislation is important once again. Boise, Idaho adopted this resolution in 2019, so you can too. The Resolution Condemning White Supremacy describes the rise of white supremacy in...