Senator Jack Goodman (R-Mt. Vernon) has filed a joint resolution to protect Missouri’s state sovereignty guarantees under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Senate Joint Resolution 34, co-sponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale), is a proposed state constitutional amendment empowering the governor, General Assembly or the people, through initiative petition, to compel the attorney general to challenge overreaching federal legislation that violates the 10th Amendment, the last amendment in the Bill of Rights. If passed by the General Assembly, SJR 34 will be submitted to the voters for approval.
“There must be a mechanism set in place to protect the people when government exceeds its legitimate powers,” Sen. Goodman said. “The federal government has proven itself to have no restraint when it comes to exceeding its constitutional authority. Our founders deliberately established a system with most governing taking place at levels of government close to the voters. We must take steps to safeguard these protections for the people of Missouri.”
Friday, January 22, 2010
Goodman files sovereignty resolution
Sen. Jack Goodman, R-Mount Vernon, issued the following news release today:
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2 comments:
OOOOHHHH, a Senate Joint Resolution. WOW, what a headline grabbing attempt to look like a seasoned leader in the Missouri Senate.
Why don't you just join another Senator and sign on as a co-sponsor of the bill that will do something?
Jack, you have not been much in the courtroom, nor the Senate and you darn sure aren't what we need in D.C.
Another worthless bill. Hey Jack, do something for honest hard working Missourians for a change instead of playing with bills that do nothing. I cannot wait for you to leave Jeff City. My only regret is that it will not be on a rail.
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