ID H0169

Creates a ten-member Committee on Federalism with five members from the Senate (appointed by President Pro Tempore) and five from the House (appointed by Speaker), each chamber appointing one minority party member and one cochair.

Committee monitors and reviews federal acts, laws, and regulations to evaluate whether they are authorized by the U.S. Constitution or violate federalism principles, with authority to create subcommittees on topics including health care, transportation, agriculture, education, and federal lands.

Subcommittees limited to seven members maximum, with non-legislative advisors ineligible for legislative reimbursement or voting privileges on recommendations and proposed legislation.

Committee must meet at least twice yearly with six members constituting a quorum; members compensated according to citizens' committee on legislative compensation rates for interim legislative meetings.

All provisions expire and become null and void on July 1, 2021.