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AR HCR1010

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Debra Hobbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas claims rights under the Tenth Amendment over all powers not enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution

  • Resolution requests the federal government refrain from mandates that exceed its constitutionally delegated powers, characterizing the federal government as an agent of the states

  • References the Supreme Court ruling in New York v. United States (1992) that Congress may not commandeer state legislative and regulatory processes

  • Asserts that current federal proposals from previous and present administrations may violate the Constitution

  • Directs the House clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the President, Congressional leaders, and legislatures of all states

Legislative Description

Claiming States' Rights Under The Tenth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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