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GA SR958
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Shafer
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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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