A resolution affirming the powers reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Impact
The resolution advocates for a shift in the dynamics between state and federal powers, highlighting a growing concern among legislators that state authority is being undermined. It calls on states to reaffirm their sovereignty and take a stand against perceived federal overreach. If adopted widely, this resolution could result in a significant reevaluation of how states view their relationship with the federal government and could encourage further legislative actions aimed at protecting state rights.
Summary
House Resolution 103 aims to assert the powers reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This resolution emphasizes the belief that the federal government has overstepped its bounds by imposing mandates that infringe upon the powers reserved to individual states. It claims that the federal government should cease and desist from actions that exceed its constitutionally delegated authority, reaffirming the principle that states are sovereign entities with their own rights and powers.
Contention
Some notable points of contention surrounding HR103 include the implications of federal mandates that may be deemed unconstitutional by the states. Critics may argue that aggressively asserting state sovereignty could lead to disjointed policies that impact areas such as public health and safety. Supporters believe that the resolution is a necessary measure to protect state rights, while opponents may view it as a challenge to federal authority that could undermine national consistency in laws and regulations.
States findings of the Legislature and calls on Congress to pass a constitutional amendment affirming the authority of states to govern their election processes.
Urging Congress call a convention of the states, under the authority reserved to the states in Article V of the United States Constitution, limited to proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States to create fiscal responsibility by and within the federal government.
A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution under Article V of the United States Constitution.
A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.