The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is a nonprofit organization that brings together state lawmakers and private sector representatives to collaboratively develop and share model policies on various issues, such as economic growth, education, and government accountability. Its goal is to promote free-market principles and limited government. ALEC provides its members with drafts of proposed legislation, which they can introduce in their state legislatures. Critics argue that ALEC's influence can lead to policies favoring corporate interests, while supporters view it as a way to improve legislative efficiency and ideas.