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MO HCR39

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Gatschenberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Claims Missouri's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government by the Constitution.

  • Demands the federal government cease and desist mandates that exceed constitutionally delegated powers, effective immediately.

  • Calls for prohibition or repeal of all compulsory federal legislation that directs states to comply under threat of penalties or loss of federal funding.

  • Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to prepare and send copies of the resolution to Governor Jay Nixon, requesting he join other governors in signing a Joint Petition of Right to be sent to President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, the Speaker of the House, and Missouri's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Claims Missouri's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government under the United States Constitution

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

3/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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