HCM2001 Summary

• Urges the National Council of State Legislatures, Council of State Governments, and American Legislative Exchange Council to establish a National Federalism Task Force.

• Calls for the task force to convene Federalism Summits to restore clear divisions between national government and state government roles and responsibilities.

• Asserts that the original constitutional design created distinct federal and state powers but that these divisions have become unclear in modern governance.

• Contends that restoring federalism principles will improve government efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability while increasing citizen engagement.

• Directs Arizona's Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to leadership of the three national organizations and to state legislative leaders nationwide.