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MS HC38

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Affirms Mississippi's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment over powers not delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution.

  • Directs the legislature to establish a joint conference committee to recommend legislation nullifying specific federal laws and regulations deemed outside federal constitutional authority.

  • Requires the committee to communicate the resolution to all other states' legislatures and reaffirm Mississippi's commitment to union for enumerated constitutional purposes.

  • Serves as notice demanding the federal government cease activities outside the scope of constitutionally delegated powers.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Congress leadership, Mississippi's Congressional Delegation, and Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

State sovereignty; affirming sovereignty of the State of Mississippi under the 10th Amendment of U.S. Constitution.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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