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MS HC2
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
4/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Upshaw
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AI Summary
- Reinforces Mississippi's state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment, which reserves non-delegated powers to states or the people
- Affirms that federal government was created by states as their agent and should not treat states as federal agents through unfounded mandates
- References Supreme Court precedent in New York v. United States (1992) prohibiting Congress from commandeering state legislatures to enforce federal regulatory programs
- Expresses concern that pending federal proposals may violate constitutional limits on federal power and state self-governance rights
- Directs distribution of the resolution to the President, Congressional leaders, Mississippi's Congressional Delegation, and media outlets
Legislative Description
U.S. Congress; urge to be mindful of state sovereignty enumerated in the 10th Amendment to U.S. Constitution.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/28/2010
Full Bill Text
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