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FL H1429

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Status

Introduced

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Chris Dorworth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to submit a proposed "repeal amendment" to the U.S. Constitution to the states for ratification.

  • Proposes that any federal law or regulation could be repealed when legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions specifically describing the provision to be repealed.

  • Asserts that federal power has shifted away from states over the past century through constitutional amendments and judicial interpretation.

  • Contends that the amendment would restore the original federal-state balance and allow state legislatures to check federal government authority.

  • Directs copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, congressional leadership, and all Florida members of Congress.

Legislative Description

Repeal Amendment

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Federal Affairs Subcommittee3/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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