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MO HCR7

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lyle Rowland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Declares that federal mandates violate the Tenth Amendment and directs the federal government to cease such mandates effective immediately

  • Cites the Supreme Court ruling in New York v. United States (1992) prohibiting Congress from commandeering state legislative and regulatory processes

  • Instructs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the President, Congressional leaders, and all state legislators

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics4/12/2012
Rules3/21/2012
General Laws2/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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