HCR 2 (1991): urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.

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HCR 2 (1991)

urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to adopt it. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 1991 the Senate voted to adopt it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rubin (Rock 19) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations, RMS302-304,LOB
  • April 4, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • May 2, 1991, Senate: Adopt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ST-FED; HJ11,P92
  • January 25, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET JAN25 DUE ON MAR01
  • February 6, 1991: HEARING FEB06 01:30 RMS302-304,LOB FOR: ST-FED
  • February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR07 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC35,P621
  • March 7, 1991: ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ42,P783-784 + 826
  • March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS
  • April 4, 1991: HEARING APR04 11:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INTERNAL AFFAIRS
  • May 1, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY02
  • May 2, 1991: ADOPTED VV; SJ21,P290 + 292

Related Bills

  • HCR 10 (1991): requesting Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution prohibiting unfunded federal mandates.

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