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MI SCR0026

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Goeff Hansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget
  • Cites national debt of $14 trillion and an expected annual budget deficit of $1.3 trillion as evidence that current fiscal policies threaten economic stability
  • Notes that 60 percent of federal spending goes to entitlements and argues that all areas of government spending require examination
  • Asserts that balancing the budget is necessary for protecting opportunities for future generations and preventing economic damage worse than the pain of budget cuts
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. 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.

Balanced Budget

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Resolutions

2/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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