Bill No.: HJ0002                  Drafter:  JHR

LSO No.:  10LSO-0019              Effective Date:

Enrolled Act No.:  HEJR0002

Chapter No.:

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Illoway

Catch Title:       Resolution-assertion of states' rights.

Subject:  Expresses concern that Congress and federal executive branch agencies are enacting mandates to the states that are beyond the enumerated powers granted to Congress and the federal government.

Summary/Major Elements:

· This Joint Resolution to Congress:

o Expresses concern that Congress and federal executive branch agencies are enacting mandates to the states that are beyond the enumerated powers granted to Congress and the federal government by the U.S. Constitution;

o Asserts that rights reserved to the state under the 10^th amendment to the U.S. Constitution are being infringed upon by Congress and federal regulatory agencies as a result of unconstitutional mandates;

o Demands that Congress cease and desist from enacting mandates that are beyond the scope of the enumerated powers granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution;

o Asserts state sovereignty on behalf of the citizens of Wyoming;

o Calls upon other states to express their sentiments on acts not authorized by the U.S. Constitution;

o Demands that all compulsory federal legislation that directs states to comply under threat of civil or criminal penalties be prohibited or repealed.

Comments:

· Popular name: Tenth Amendment Resolution