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MI HCR0006
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
4/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Paul Opsommer
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AI Summary
- Memorializes Congress to adopt and submit a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget to the states for ratification
- Cites national debt of $14 trillion and expected annual budget deficit of $1.3 trillion as threats to economic stability and future generations
- Notes that 60 percent of federal spending goes to entitlements, requiring difficult cuts across government programs to achieve budget balance
- Compares federal budget requirements to state and local governments, which must balance budgets annually, and to private businesses and families
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to require a balanced budget.
Last Action
Placed On Order Of Resolutions
2/22/2012
Committee Referrals
Government Operations2/16/2011
Full Bill Text
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