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MO HJR12
Joint Resolution
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brattin
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AI Summary
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Proposes adding Section 36 to Article I of the Missouri Constitution, allowing the state to exercise sovereign authority to restrict personnel actions and financial resources against federal actions deemed unconstitutional
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Enables resistance to federal programs through three mechanisms: constitutional amendment, legislation passed by the General Assembly, or other legal remedies
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Prohibits the state and all political subdivisions from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with designated federal actions or programs once authority is exercised
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Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
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Introduced by Representative Brattin during the 98th General Assembly's First Regular Session
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the state from devoting any resources toward enforcing any federal law deemed unconstitutional by the voters or the general assembly
Last Action
Referred: Government Efficiency(H)
5/15/2015