Bill: SB 959, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate State Affairs
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Bryan Hughes
Bill Caption
Relating to the adoption of the Compact for a Balanced Budget.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 959 would execute an interstate compact for a balanced budget. The compact would introduce a balanced budget amendment which details its guidelines. This bill would establish a commission and administrator for the compact to oversee its coordination, operation, funding, and enforcement. The compact would require each member state to apply to Congress for the calling of a convention for the ratification of the Balance Budget Amendment. Procedures would be created for: membership in the compact; withdrawal from the compact; the appointment and responsibility of delegates for the convention; and convention and compact rules.
Vote Recommendation Notes
We support this bill for its attempt to get a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution which would support limited government.
