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GA SR958

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Shafer

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate requests the U.S. Congress to enact a "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution, which would require a majority vote of both the House and Senate to adopt any proposed federal regulation if one quarter of the members of either chamber submit a written declaration of opposition to the President
  • Cites concerns that more than 300 independent and executive agencies staffed by unelected officials issue thousands of rules and regulations annually, increasing consumer and compliance costs and limiting job creation
  • References the REINS Act, which passed the U.S. House in 2011 and 2013 but never received a vote in the U.S. Senate, as a prior effort to address federal regulatory overreach
  • Directs the Secretary of the Georgia Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to each member of the Georgia congressional delegation
  • Adopted by the Georgia Senate; sponsored by Senator Shafer of the 48th District

Legislative Description

Regulation Freedom Amendment; request the enactment to the Constitution of the United States by the U.S. Congress

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/18/2014

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