2009 Senate Resolution 17

Send note to Congress requesting it honor 10th Amendment

Offered in the Senate

March 3, 2009

Offered by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To send a note to Congress stating that the state Senate thinks it should honor Michigan's sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not enumerated and granted to the federal government. The measure has no force of law, and requires no further actions on this issue by the legislature.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 19, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

Sept. 17, 2009

Adopted in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)