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AK HJR27

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/5/2009

Primary Sponsor

Carl Gatto

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Alaska Legislature claims sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over all powers not delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution
  • Asserts that federal actions have weakened states' rights protected by the Tenth Amendment and that Congress may not commandeer state legislative and regulatory processes
  • Resolution serves as notice and demand to the federal government to cease and desist from implementing mandates beyond constitutionally delegated powers, effective immediately
  • Copies shall be sent to President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Alaska's congressional delegation, all members of the 111th Congress, and presiding officers and governors of all other 49 states

Legislative Description

State Sovereignty

Rights

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 7/10 LEGIS RESOLVE 28

8/5/2009

Committee Referrals

Resources3/19/2009

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