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AZ HCM2001
CM
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Javan Mesnard
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AI Summary
- Requests Congress to propose and submit to states for ratification a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- Amendment would require federal appropriations for any fiscal year not exceed estimated federal revenues for that year, absent a national emergency.
- Cites federal public debt exceeding $18.1 trillion (approximately $57,000 per person) and exceeding gross annual U.S. economic output as justification.
- Directs Arizona Secretary of State to transmit copies of memorial to President of Senate, Speaker of House, all Arizona Members of Congress, and presiding officers of both houses in all states.
Legislative Description
Federal balanced budget amendment
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
2/2/2015
Full Bill Text
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