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MO SJR15
Joint Resolution
Status
2/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Brian Nieves
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AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters on November 6, 2012 a constitutional amendment adding Section 35 to Article I asserting state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over powers not delegated to the federal government
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Prohibits Missouri's legislative, executive, and judicial branches from recognizing or enforcing any federal law, executive order, or action that exceeds enumerated federal powers
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Requires Missouri to reject specific federal actions including those restricting gun rights, legalizing abortion, imposing carbon taxes, implementing health care public options, mandating same-sex marriage recognition, and restricting parental school choice
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Mandates constitutional interpretation based on the original language and intent of the signers at time of passage, rejecting interpretations based on "living document" theory or emerging awareness that expand federal authority
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Grants Missouri citizens standing to bring lawsuits enforcing the section and declares court rulings violating the constitutional interpretation requirement invalid and unenforceable in Missouri
Legislative Description
Prohibits Missouri state government from recognizing, enforcing, or acting in furtherance of certain actions of the federal government
Last Action
S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SJR 15-Nieves, et al, with SS (pending)
5/13/2011