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• Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R) on March 3, 2009, to send a note to Congress stating that the Michigan Senate and House think 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 Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3, 2009.
    • Reported in the Senate on August 19, 2009, with the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
• Passed in the Senate (33 to 0) on September 17, 2009, to send a note to Congress stating that the Michigan Senate and House think they 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. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on September 22, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on September 22, 2009.