Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a process that allows the Legislature to ignore federal laws and regulations if they think those mandates are unconstitutional.

Highlights:

• Establishes a framework for the Legislature  to prohibit the enforcement of a federal directive within the state by government officers if the Legislature determines the federal directive violates the principles of state sovereignty (Sec. 1).

• Specifies the ways in which a federal directive violates the principles of state sovereignty (Sec. 1).

• Limits the authority for requesting a concurrent resolution under the bill (Sec. 1).

• Requires the Legislature to consult with the attorney general regarding the potential impact of a concurrent resolution on litigation (Sec.1 ).

• Amends the required contents of a concurrent resolution and establishes and clarifies the effects of a concurrent resolution upon adoption (Sec. 1).

• Specifies requirements for the termination of a concurrent resolution and amends and clarifies the effects of legislative inaction on a federal directive (Sec. 1).

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