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MO HCR34
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Allen Icet
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AI Summary
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Proposes a federal balanced budget amendment requiring Congress to limit annual expenditures to annual revenue, except for use of monetary reserves and circumstances outlined in Sections 2 and 3.
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Prohibits Congress from borrowing except for extraordinary costs of declared war, armed conflict, or fiscal emergencies declared by Congress and signed by the President.
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Allows Congress to issue special bonds for capital projects with 20-year repayment periods, with cumulative bond total never exceeding 20 percent of total private sector earned income.
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Amendment takes effect beginning the third fiscal year after ratification.
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Directs Missouri House Chief Clerk to send inscribed copies to U.S. Senate and House leadership and Missouri's Congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Submits to Congress a proposed federal balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution
Last Action
Reported Do Pass (S)
3/30/2010