SR 721 - Courts; limitation on jurisdiction; appropriations by the General Assembly CA
Current Status
03/11/08 - Senate Third Read LostFirst Reader Summary
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit courts from ordering the General Assembly to pass laws, including laws to create or increase taxes or appropriations; to reaffirm that the power of appropriation of state revenues is reserved exclusively to the General Assembly; to limit the power of courts on matters involving appropriation of public money; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Votes
Electronically Recorded Votes| Date | Time | Vote No | Yeas | Nays | NV | Exc | Description |
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| 03/11/2008 | 3:47PM | Senate Vote #728 | 032 | 023 | 000 | 001 | ADOPTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTE |
Status History
Bill History| Date | Action |
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| 01/17/2008 | Senate Read and Referred |
| 01/18/2008 | Senate Recommitted |
| 03/05/2008 | Senate Committee Favorably Reported |
| 03/06/2008 | Senate Read Second Time |
| 03/11/2008 | Senate Third Read Lost |
