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MS SC528
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Reaffirms Mississippi's position that state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
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Declares that the federal government was created as an agent of the states and should not impose mandates beyond constitutionally delegated powers, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in New York v. United States.
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Directs the federal government to cease and desist immediately from imposing mandates beyond the scope of constitutionally delegated powers.
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Calls for prohibition or repeal of all compulsory federal legislation that requires states to comply under threat of penalties, sanctions, or loss of federal funding.
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Requires copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President, Congress leadership, Mississippi's Congressional Delegation, and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Resolution to protect and defend state authority under Tenth Amendment to U.S. Constitution over certain powers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/23/2010