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MO SCR38
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/26/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Lamping
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to propose the State Repeal Amendment (SRA), which would allow states to repeal federal laws or regulations when legislatures in a representative majority of states approve resolutions describing the specific provisions to be repealed.
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Defines a representative majority as a majority of states that collectively hold a majority of House Representatives.
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Directs Missouri to petition Congress for the amendment and, if Congress fails to act after two-thirds of states petition alike, calls for a constitutional convention under Article V with delegates selected by state legislatures voting by state.
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Instructs the Missouri Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to all state legislatures, the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Missouri's Congressional delegation.
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Reserves Missouri's right to petition for additional constitutional amendments as the General Assembly deems warranted.
Legislative Description
Urges Congress to adopt the State Repeal Amendment (SRA)
Last Action
Hearing Cancelled S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
3/25/2014