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GA SR699
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Williams
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AI Summary
- Urges officials in all three branches of state and federal government to prioritize the rights of the people above any and all other interests when crafting legislation, formulating policy, or reasoning judicial opinions
- Declares that the Georgia Constitution recognizes no government interests separate from those of the people, including no "compelling government interests," and that any assertion of such interests by state officeholders, employees, or courts shall be null, void, and nonauthoritative
- Asserts that the U.S. Constitution conveys no interests to the federal government or its branches beyond those of "we the people," and that Congress holds no powers beyond those enumerated in Article I, Section 8
- Declares that any federal judicial opinions relying on doctrines asserting government interests separate from the people's—including "compelling government interests"—shall be considered null, void, and nonauthoritative within the State of Georgia
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
State and Federal Governments; prioritize the rights of the people; urge
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/6/2018
Full Bill Text
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