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HI SCR41

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests that Congress pass a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget for the United States government
  • Cites the projected national debt of more than $14 trillion at the close of fiscal year 2011, equating to approximately $46,000 per individual American citizen and $184,000 per family of four
  • Argues that a balanced budget requirement would force Congress to prioritize spending, eliminate inefficient and duplicative programs, and return responsibilities to the states
  • Directs the Hawaii Legislature to transmit certified copies of this concurrent resolution to the President of the United States and all members of Congress
  • Expresses support for addressing unfunded liabilities in federal entitlements such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security

Legislative Description

Balanced United States Budget

Last Action

(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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