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GA HR1822

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Allison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker to join attorneys general from other states in filing a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the federal health care reform legislation signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010.
  • Notes that attorneys general from 13 states—including Florida, South Carolina, Nebraska, Texas, Michigan, Utah, Pennsylvania, Alabama, South Dakota, Idaho, Washington, Colorado, and Louisiana—had already filed a constitutional challenge immediately after the law's signing.
  • Argues the legislation violates the Tenth Amendment and principles of federalism by mandating all citizens purchase health insurance or face penalties, without proper constitutional authority.
  • Contends the law imposes improper unfunded mandates and cost shifting onto states and their citizens.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Attorney General Thurbert Baker.

Legislative Description

Attorney General Thurbert Baker; challenge federal health care reform legislation; urge

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

4/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs3/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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