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MI HR0267
Resolution
Status
5/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Michele Hoitenga
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to reject federal bailout funding for states experiencing revenue shortfalls from COVID-19 pandemic-related economic disruptions.
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Notes that states have already received significant federal pandemic relief through the CARES Act, which provided $150 billion in Coronavirus Relief Fund and additional education and election security funding.
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Argues that fiscally responsible states like Michigan have accumulated rainy day funds and avoided significant debt, making them capable of managing revenue declines without federal assistance.
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Contends that bailing out states with irresponsible fiscal policies and pension obligations would incentivize poor budgeting practices and unfairly burden federal taxpayers.
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Directs the Michigan House to transmit copies of this resolution to the Speaker of the U.S. House, President of the U.S. Senate, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to not enact a federal bailout for states.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
5/27/2020