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AZ SB1358
Bill
Status
1/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Albert Melvin
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AI Summary
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Establishes a joint legislative committee on neutralization of federal laws consisting of the Senate president and 6 Senate members, plus the House speaker and 6 House members, with no more than 4 members per party in each chamber.
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Authorizes the committee to recommend legislation to nullify specific federal laws or regulations deemed outside the scope of powers delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, with recommendations due within 30 days of receiving federal legislation for consideration.
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Requires the legislature to vote on committee recommendations within 60 days; if passed by simple majority, the state and its citizens are not obligated to recognize or comply with the nullified federal statute, mandate, or executive order.
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Directs the committee to review existing federal statutes, mandates, and executive orders for constitutionality and may recommend neutralization of those enacted before the bill's effective date.
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Requires the Senate secretary and House chief clerk to communicate the state's intentions to other state legislatures and transmit a copy of the legislation to the U.S. President, congressional leaders, and all Arizona members of Congress for entry into the congressional record.
Legislative Description
Neutralization; federal laws
Last Action
Senate third reading FAILED voting: (15-14-1-0)
3/15/2012