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MO HJR88
Joint Resolution
Status
4/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Brian Nieves
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AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment adding Section 35 to Article I of the Missouri Constitution, to be voted on at the general election in November 2010 or at a special election called by the governor.
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Declares Missouri's enforcement of state and citizen sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over all powers not enumerated to the federal government.
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Prohibits Missouri's legislative, executive, and judicial branches from recognizing or enforcing federal laws, executive orders, or other federal actions that exceed enumerated constitutional powers.
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Specifically prohibits recognition or enforcement of federal actions regarding gun restrictions, abortion funding, carbon taxes, healthcare mandates, same-sex marriage requirements, hate crime enhancements, church-state separation doctrine, and restrictions on homeschooling or private education.
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Establishes that Missouri citizens have standing to enforce this section, requires constitutional interpretation based on original meaning and framers' intent rather than "living document" doctrine, and makes the section self-executing with severable provisions.
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment asserting the state's sovereignty and the sovereignty of its citizens under the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution
Last Action
Executive Session Held (S) - SCS VOTED DO PASS
5/5/2010