HB 382 - Nullification of Federal Laws - Montana Key Vote
Mike Menahan voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- House Bill Failed
- Feb. 23, 2011
- Introduced
- Jan. 31, 2011
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Title: Nullification of Federal Laws
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes a commission to review any and all federal laws and regulations for constitutionality and possible nullification.
Highlights:
- Establishes an 11-member commission to review any and all federal laws and regulations for constitutionality and possible nullification (Sec. 2).
- Authorizes the state and its citizens to refuse to recognize or obey federal laws or regulations that have been nullified by the commission (Sec. 3).
- Requires the legislature to enact all measures necessary to prevent the enforcement of any nullified federal laws or regulations within the boundaries of the state (Sec. 4).
- Specifies that the provisions of this act apply retroactively to all federal laws enacted prior to the effective date of this act (Sec. 9).
Title: Nullification of Federal Laws
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NOTE: THIS IS A SECOND READING VOTE TO CUT OFF DEBATE ON THE BILL AND ADVANCE IT TO THE THIRD READING IN WHICH AN UP-OR-DOWN VOTE FOR PASSAGE WILL OCCUR.