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AZ SCR1034

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Albert Melvin

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Claims state sovereignty over all powers not enumerated to the federal government under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

  • Declares that the federal government has exceeded its constitutional authority by forcing constructions of the Constitution and consolidating state powers into federal hands.

  • Asserts that states have the right and duty to interpose to arrest federal overreach and maintain state authorities, rights and liberties.

  • Serves formal notice to the federal government to cease implementing laws and mandates beyond constitutionally delegated powers, effective immediately.

  • Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit copies to the President, Congress leadership, and state legislatures nationwide.

Legislative Description

Federal actions; state nullification

Last Action

Senate JUD Committee action: Held

2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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