Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a concurrent resolution that declares sovereignty under the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and issues a statement of opposition to specific mandates issued by the federal government.

Highlights:

-Specifies that the concurrent resolution is a "notice and demand" to the federal government to do all of the following:

-Cease and desist mandates that are "beyond the scope of constitutionally delegated powers;" -Prohibit and repeal any mandate that directs states to comply or face civil or criminal penalties; and -Prohibit and repeal any mandate that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding.

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