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MO HCR44

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests that Congress propose a constitutional amendment allowing states to repeal federal laws or regulations when approved by legislatures of two-thirds of the states
  • Amendment language would require states to provide resolutions that particularly describe the specific federal provision(s) to be repealed
  • Framed as preserving principles of federalism and state sovereignty under Article V of the U.S. Constitution
  • Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, and all Missouri Congressional Delegation members
  • Introduced by Representatives Barnes (sponsor) and Jones (co-sponsor) in the 96th General Assembly, First Regular Session

Legislative Description

Urges the United States Congress to propose a constitutional amendment under Article V of the United States Constition for ratification by the states regarding state sovereignty

Last Action

Referred: General Laws (H)

4/12/2011

Committee Referrals

General Laws4/12/2011

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