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MO HJR12

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brattin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Enables resistance to federal programs through three mechanisms: constitutional amendment, legislation passed by the General Assembly, or other legal remedies

  • 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

  • Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Efficiency5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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