HB 1701 Bill Lant:Prohibits an employer from requiring a person to

become a member of a labor organization as a condition or continuation of employment

ALEC: Right to Work Act

290.590. 1. As used in this section, the term "labor organization" means any organization of any kind or agency or employee representation committee or union that exists for the purpose in whole or in part of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

Section 3. {Labor organization.} The term “labor organization” means any organization of any kind, or agency or employee representation committee or union, that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

2. No person shall be required as a condition or continuation of employment to:(1) Become or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization;(2) Pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges however denominated of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or(3) In lieu of the payments listed under subdivision (2) of this subsection, pay to any charity or other third party any amount equivalent to, or on a pro rata basis, any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges required of members of a labor organization.

Section 4. {Freedom of choice guaranteed, discrimination prohibited.} No person shall be required, as a condition of employment or continuation of employment:(A) to resign or refrain from voluntary membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization;(B) to become or remain a member of a labor organization;(C) to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges of any kind or amount to a labor organization;(D) to pay to any charity or other third party, in lieu of such payments, any amount equivalent to or a pro-rata portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges regularly required of members of a labor organization; or(E) to be recommended, approved, referred, or cleared by or through a labor organization.

5. (1) Any person injured as a result of any violation or threatened violation of this section shall be entitled to injunctive relief against any and all violators or persons threatening violations.(2) Any person injured as a result of any violation or threatened violation of this section may recover any and all damages of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation including costs and reasonable attorney fees. Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the other penalties and remedies described under this section.

Section 9. {Civil remedies.} Any employee harmed as a result of any violation or threatened violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to injunctive relief against any and all violators or persons threatening violations and may in addition thereto recover any and all damages, including costs and reasonable attorney fees, of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation. Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the penalties and remedies prescribed in other provisions of this chapter.

6. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of each county and of the attorney general of this state to investigate complaints of violation or threatened violation of this section and to prosecute any person violating this section and to use all means at their command to ensure the effective enforcement of this section.

Section 10. {Duty to investigate.} It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorneys of each county (or the attorney general of this state) to investigate complaints of violation or threatened violations of this chapter and to prosecute all persons violating any of its provisions, and to take all means at their command to ensure its effective enforcement.

SB 667 Dan Brown:Modifies the law relating to labor organizations

ALEC: Right to Work Act

290.590. 1. As used in this section, the term "labor organization" means any organization of any kind or agency, or employee representation committee or union which exists for the purpose in whole or in part of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

Section 3. {Labor organization.} The term “labor organization” means any organization of any kind, or agency or employee representation committee or union, that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

2. No person shall be required as a condition or continuation of employment to:(1) Become or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization;(2) Pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges however denominated of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or (3) In lieu of the payments listed under subdivision (2) of this subsection, pay to any charity or other third party any amount equivalent to, or on a pro rata basis, any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges required of members of a labor organization

Section 4. {Freedom of choice guaranteed, discrimination prohibited.} No person shall be required, as a condition of employment or continuation of employment:(A) to resign or refrain from voluntary membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization;(B) to become or remain a member of a labor organization;(C) to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges of any kind or amount to a labor organization;(D) to pay to any charity or other third party, in lieu of such payments, any amount equivalent to or a pro-rata portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges regularly required of members of a labor organization; or(E) to be recommended, approved, referred, or cleared by or through a labor organization.

3. Any agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or expressed, between any labor organization and employer that violates the rights of employees as guaranteed under this section is declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect.

Section 6. {Agreements in violation, and actions to induce such agreements, declared illegal.} Any agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or expressed, between any labor organization and employer that violates the rights of employees as guaranteed by provisions of this chapter is hereby declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect. Any strike, picketing, boycott, or other action by a labor organization for the sole purpose of inducing or attempting to induce an employer to enter into any agreement prohibited under this chapter is hereby declared to be for an illegal purpose and is a violation of the pro-visions of this chapter.

(2) Any person injured as a result of any violation or threatened violation of this section may recover any and all damages of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation including costs and reasonable attorney fees. Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the other penalties and remedies proscribed under this section. 6. It shall be the duty of th

Section 9. {Civil remedies.} Any employee harmed as a result of any violation or threatened violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to injunctive relief against any and all violators or persons threatening violations and may in addition thereto recover any and all damages, including costs and reasonable attorney fees, of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation. Such remedies shall be independent of and in

addition to the penalties and remedies prescribed in other provisions of this chapter.

6. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of each county and of the attorney general of this state to investigate complaints of violation or threatened violation of this section and to prosecute any person violating this section and to use all means at their command to ensure the effective enforcement of this section.

Section 10. {Duty to investigate.} It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorneys of each county (or the attorney general of this state) to investigate complaints of violation or threatened violations of this chapter and to prosecute all persons violating any of its provisions, and to take all means at their command to ensure its effective enforcement.

HB 1462 Eric Burlison:Prohibits an employer from requiring a person to

become a member of a labor organization as a condition or continuation of employment

ALEC: Right to Work Act

290.590. 1. As used in this section, the term "labor organization" means any organization of any kind or agency or employee representation committee or union that exists for the purpose in whole or in part of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

Section 3. {Labor organization.} The term “labor organization” means any organization of any kind, or agency or employee representation committee or union, that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

2. No person shall be required as a condition or continuation of employment to:(1) Become or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization;(2) Pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges however denominated of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or(3) In lieu of the payments listed under subdivision (2) of this subsection, pay to any charity or other third party any amount equivalent to, or on a pro rata basis, any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges required of members of a labor organization.

Section 4. {Freedom of choice guaranteed, discrimination prohibited.} No person shall be required, as a condition of employment or continuation of employment:(A) to resign or refrain from voluntary membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization;(B) to become or remain a member of a labor organization;(C) to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges of any kind or amount to a labor organization;(D) to pay to any charity or other third party, in lieu of such payments, any amount equivalent to or a pro-rata portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges regularly required of members of a labor organization; or(E) to be recommended, approved, referred, or cleared by or through a labor organization.

3. Any agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or express, between any labor organization and employer that violates the rights of employees as guaranteed under this section is declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect.

Section 6. {Agreements in violation, and actions to induce such agreements, declared illegal.} Any agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or expressed, between any labor organization and employer that violates the rights of employees as guaranteed by provisions of this chapter is hereby declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect. Any strike, picketing, boycott, or other action by a labor organization for the sole purpose of inducing or attempting to induce an employer to enter into any agreement prohibited

under this chapter is hereby declared to be for an illegal purpose and is a violation of the pro-visions of this chapter.

(2) Any person injured as a result of any violation or threatened violation of this section may recover any and all damages of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation including costs and reasonable attorney fees. Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the other penalties and remedies described under this section.

Section 9. {Civil remedies.} Any employee harmed as a result of any violation or threatened violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to injunctive relief against any and all violators or persons threatening violations and may in addition thereto recover any and all damages, including costs and reasonable attorney fees, of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation. Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the penalties and remedies prescribed in other provisions of this chapter.

6. It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of each county and of the attorney general of this state to investigate complaints of violation or threatened violation of this section and to prosecute any person violating this section and to use all means at their command to ensure the effective enforcement of this section.

Section 10. {Duty to investigate.} It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorneys of each county (or the attorney general of this state) to investigate complaints of violation or threatened violations of this chapter and to prosecute all persons violating any of its provisions, and to take all means at their command to ensure its effective enforcement.

HB 1902 Jered Taylor:Establishes the Freedom to Work Act

ALEC: Right to Work Act

290.590. 1. As used in this section, the term "labor organization" means any organization of any kind or agency or employee representation committee or union that exists for the purpose in whole or in part of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

Section 3. {Labor organization.} The term “labor organization” means any organization of any kind, or agency or employee representation committee or union, that exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

2. No person shall be required as a condition or continuation of employment to:(1) Become or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization;(2) Pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges however denominated of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or(3) In lieu of the payments listed under subdivision (2) of this subsection, pay to any charity or other third party any amount equivalent to, or on a pro rata basis, any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges required of members of a labor organization.

Section 4. {Freedom of choice guaranteed, discrimination prohibited.} No person shall be required, as a condition of employment or continuation of employment:(A) to resign or refrain from voluntary membership in, voluntary affiliation with, or voluntary financial support of a labor organization;(B) to become or remain a member of a labor organization;(C) to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges of any kind or amount to a labor organization;(D) to pay to any charity or other third party, in lieu of such payments, any amount equivalent to or a pro-rata portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges regularly required of members of a labor organization; or(E) to be recommended, approved, referred, or cleared by or through a labor organization.

3. Any agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or express, between any labor organization and employer that violates the rights of employees as guaranteed under this section is declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect.

Section 6. {Agreements in violation, and actions to induce such agreements, declared illegal.} Any agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or expressed, between any labor organization and employer that violates the rights of employees as guaranteed by provisions of this chapter is hereby declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect. Any strike, picketing, boycott, or other action by a labor organization for the sole purpose of inducing or attempting to induce an employer to enter into any agreement prohibited under this chapter is hereby declared to be for an illegal purpose and is a violation of the pro-visions of this chapter.

(2) Any person injured as a result of any violation or threatened violation of this section may recover any and all damages of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation including costs and reasonable attorney fees. Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the other penalties and remedies described under this section.

Section 9. {Civil remedies.} Any employee harmed as a result of any violation or threatened violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to injunctive relief against any and all violators or persons threatening violations and may in addition thereto recover any and all damages, including costs and reasonable attorney fees, of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation. Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the penalties and remedies prescribed in other provisions of this chapter.

7. The prosecuting attorney of each county and the attorney general of the state of Missouri shall investigate complaints of any violation or threatened violation of this section, prosecute any person violating this section, and use all means at their command to ensure the effective enforcement of this section.

Section 10. {Duty to investigate.} It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorneys of each county (or the attorney general of this state) to investigate complaints of violation or threatened violations of this chapter and to prosecute all persons violating any of its provisions, and to take all means at their command to ensure its effective enforcement.

HB 1772 Shamed Dogan:Establishes the Forfeiture Process and Private

Property Protection Act

ALEC: Forfeiture Process and Private Property Protection Act

2. For purposes of sections 513.700 to 513.762, the following terms mean:(1) "Contraband", goods that are unlawful to import, export, or possess;(2) "Conveyance", a device used for transportation and includes a motor vehicle, trailer, snowmobile, airplane, and vessel and any equipment attached to it. The term does not include property that is stolen or taken in violation of the law;(3) "Instrumentality", property otherwise lawful to possess that is used in an offense. An "instrumentality" includes a tool, a firearm, a conveyance, a computer, computer software, a telecommunications device, money, and other means of exchange;(4) "Law subject to forfeiture", a state law that carries

Section 2. {Definitions} As used in this Act:(A) “Contraband” means goods that are unlawful to import, export or possess.(B) “Conveyance” means a device used for transportation and includes a motor vehicle, trailer, snowmobile, airplane, and vessel and any equipment attached to it. The term does not include property that is stolen or taken in violation of the law.(C) “Instrumentality” means property otherwise lawful to possess that is used in an offense. An “instrumentality” includes a tool, a firearm, a conveyance, a computer, computer software, a telecommunications device, money, and other means of exchange.(D) A “law subject to forfeiture” is a State law that carries a felony penalty and that explicitly includes

a felony penalty and that explicitly includes forfeiture as a punishment or sanction for the offense

forfeiture as a punishment or sanction for the offense.

513.702.1. When a person is convicted of violating a law subject to forfeiture, the court, consistent with sections 513.700 to 513.762, shall order the person to forfeit:(1) Proceeds and property the person derived directly from the commission of the crime;(2) Proceeds and property directly traceable to proceeds and property derived directly from the commission of the crime; and(3) Instrumentalities the person used in the commission of the crime.

Section 5. {Criminal Asset Forfeiture}(A) When a person is convicted of violating a law subject to forfeiture, the court, consistent with this Act, shall order the person to forfeit:(1) proceeds and property the person derived directly from the commission of the crime;(2) proceeds and property directly traceable to proceeds and property derived directly from the commission of the crime; and(3) instrumentalities the person used in the commission of the crime.

513.706.1. The court shall resolve any ambiguity in sections 513.700 to 513.762 relating to the state taking property through asset forfeiture in favor of the property owner.

Section 8. {Rule of lenity}(A) The court shall resolve any ambiguity in this chapter relating to the State taking property through asset forfeiture in favor of the property owner.

2. If a court determines that a person opposing forfeiture is financially unable to obtain representation by counsel, the court, at the request of the person, shall insure that the person is represented by an attorney at the state's expense. The attorney shall submit a statement of reasonable fees and costs to the court in a manner directed by the court.

Section 9. {Court-appointed Counsel}(A) If a court determines that a person opposing forfeiture is financially unable to obtain representation by counsel, the court, at the request of the person, shall insure that the person is represented by an attorney at the State’s expense. The attorney shall submit a statement of reasonable fees and costs to the court in a manner directed by the court.

3. Except for federal forfeitures consistent with section 513.760, forfeiture may occur only pursuant to an explicit grant of authority under state law. An ordinance enacted by a county, municipality, or other unit of government authorizing forfeiture is not valid.

Section 10. {Authorization to Use Forfeiture}(A) Except for federal forfeitures consistent with section 39, forfeiture may occur only pursuant to an explicit grant of authority in State law. An ordinance enacted by a county, municipality, or other unit of government authorizing forfeiture is not valid.(B) A prosecutor having jurisdiction over a law subject to forfeiture has authority to pursue forfeiture.

HB 1470 Eric Burlison:Creates the "Interstate Power Compact" to

protect member states' sovereignty and assurances granted under the Tenth Amendment

with regard to the prevention and control of air pollution

ALEC: Interstate Power Compact

643.660. The “Interstate Power Compact” is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with all other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:

1) This state enacts the Regional Air Quality Compact and enters into the compact with all other states legally joining in the compact in substantially the following form:

There is created the “Interstate Power Compact”. The purpose of this compact is protect member

2) Each party state shall work with the other party states to formulate plans for restoring the primary

states’ sovereignty and the assurances granted under Amendment X of the Constitution of the United States. In accomplishing this, member states shall work in isolation, or with other member states, to formulate plans for restoring the primary responsibility of state and local governments in the prevention of air pollution and the control of air pollution at its source, in accordance with 42 U.S.C section 7401(a)(3) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. section 7401 et. seq).

responsibility of States and local governments in the prevention of air pollution and the control of air pollution at its source, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 7401(a)(3) of the federal Clean Air Act. Each party state shall work with other party states to adopt common guidance for state implementation plans under the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq., through the Regional Air Quality Commission, in accordance with Article __ of this Compact.

a. This compact shall become effective on the date when it has been adopted by two or more member states.b. Any member state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until thirty days after the governor of the withdrawing state has given notice of writing of such withdrawal to the HB 1470 3 governors of all member states. Such action shall not relieve the withdrawing state from obligations assumed hereunder prior to the effective date of withdrawal.c. This compact shall be dissolved upon the withdrawal of all but one of the 55 member states.

a. This Compact shall become operative immediately upon its enactment into law by any two (2) states; thereafter, this Compact shall become effective as to any other state upon its enactment by such state.b. On passage of a resolution by the United States Congress consenting to this compact, the guidance developed by the commission shall replace the review and enforcement authority of the United States Environmental Protection Agency relating to its powers and duties under the Clean Air Act.c. This compact may be amended by agreement of the party states and enactment of an amendment by the legislature of each party state.d. By consenting to this compact, the United States Congress consents to any amendment adopted under this compact.

SB 662 Bob Dixon:Adopts the Compact for a Balanced Budget

ALEC: Compact for America: Balanced Budget Amendment

Whereas, every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact intends to ensure that their respective Legislature's use of the power to originate a Balanced Budget Amendment under Article V of the Constitution of the United States will be exercised conveniently and with reasonable certainty as to the consequences thereof.

Whereas, every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact intends to ensure that their respective Legislature’s use of the power to originate a Balanced Budget Amendment under Article V of the United States Constitution will be exercised conveniently and with reasonable certainty as to the consequences thereof.

Now, therefore, in consideration of their expressed mutual promises and obligations, be it enacted by every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact, and resolved by each of their respective Legislatures, as the case may be, to exercise herewith all of their respective powers as set forth herein notwithstanding any law to the contrary.

Now, therefore, in consideration of their expressed mutual promises and obligations, be it enacted by every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact, and resolved by each of their respective Legislatures, as the case may be, to exercise herewith all of their respective powers as set forth herein notwithstanding any law to the contrary.

Section 1. This Compact governs each Member State to the fullest extent permitted by their respective constitutions, superseding and repealing any conflicting or contrary law.

Section 1. This Compact governs each Member State to the fullest extent permitted by their respective constitutions, superseding and repealing any conflicting or contrary law.

Section 2. By becoming a Member State, each such State offers, promises and agrees to perform and

Section 2. By becoming a Member State each such State offers, promises and agrees to perform and

comply strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Compact, and has made such offer, promise and agreement in anticipation and consideration of, and in substantial reliance upon, such mutual and reciprocal performance and compliance by each other current and future Member State, if any. Accordingly, in addition to having the force of law in each Member State upon its respective effective date, this Compact and each of its Articles shall also be construed as contractually binding each Member State when: (a) at least one other State has likewise become a SB 662 5 Member State by enacting substantively identical legislation adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact; and (b) notice of such State's Member State status is or has been seasonably received by the Compact Administrator, if any, or otherwise by the chief executive officer of each other Member State.

comply strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Compact, and has made such offer, promise and agreement in anticipation and consideration of, and in substantial reliance upon, such mutual and reciprocal performance and compliance by each other current and future Member State, if any. Accordingly, in addition to having the force of law in each Member State upon its respective effective date, this Compact and each of its Articles shall also be construed as contractually binding each Member State when: (a) at least one other State has likewise become a Member State by enacting substantively identical legislation adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact; and (b) notice of such State’s Member State status is or has been seasonably received by the Compact Administrator, if any, or otherwise by the chief executive officer of each other Member State.

RESOLUTION APPLYING FOR CONVENTIONSection 1. Be it resolved, as provided for in Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the Legislature of each Member State herewith applies to Congress for the calling of a convention for proposing amendments limited to the subject matter of proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment.Section 2. Congress is further petitioned to refer the Balanced Budget Amendment to the States for ratification by three-fourths of their respective Legislatures.Section 3. This Article does not take effect until at least three- fourths of the several States are Member States.

RESOLUTION APPLYING FOR CONVENTIONSection 1. Be it resolved, as provided for in Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the Legislature of each Member State herewith applies to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments.Section 2. To the furthest extent permitted by law, the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to the subject matter of introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment.Section 3. Congress is further petitioned to refer the Balanced Budget Amendment to the States for ratification by three-fourths of their respective Legislatures.Section 4. This Article does not take effect until at least three-fourths of the several States are Member States.

CONVENTION RULESSection 1. Nature of the Convention. The Convention shall be organized, construed and conducted as a body exclusively representing and constituted by the several States.Section 2. Agenda of the Convention. The agenda of the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment under the Convention Rules specified in this Article and in accordance with the Compact. It shall not be in order for the Convention to consider any matter that is outside the scope of this agenda.Section 3. Delegate Identity and Procedure. States shall be represented at the Convention through duly appointed delegates. The number, identity and

CONVENTION RULESSection 1. Nature of the Convention. Any Convention shall be organized, construed and conducted as a body exclusively representing and constituted by the several States.Section 3. Agenda of the Convention. The agenda of the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment under the Convention Rules specified in this Article and in accordance with the Compact. It shall not be in order for the Convention to consider any matter that is outside the scope of this agenda.Section 4. Delegate Identity and Procedure. States shall be represented at the Convention through duly appointed delegates. The number, identity and

authority of delegates assigned to each State shall be determined by this Compact in the case of Member States or, in the case of States that are not Member States, by their respective state laws. However, to prevent disruption of proceedings, no more than three delegates may attend and participate in the Convention on behalf of any State. A certified chaptered conforming copy of this Compact, together with government-issued photographic proof of identification, shall suffice as credentials for delegates of Member States. Any commission for delegates of States that are not Member States shall be based on their respective state laws, but it shall furnish credentials that are at least as reliable as those required of Member States.

authority of delegates assigned to each State shall be determined by this Compact in the case of Member States or, in the case of States that are not Member States, by their respective state laws. However, to prevent disruption of proceedings, no more than three delegates may attend and participate in the Convention on behalf of any State that is not a Member State. A certified chaptered conforming copy of this Compact, together with government-issued photographic proof of identification, shall suffice as credentials for delegates of Member States. Any commission for delegates of States that are not Member States shall be based on their respective state laws, but it shall furnish credentials that are at least as reliable as those required of Member States.

HB 1469 Eric Burlison:Adopts the Compact for a Balanced Budget

ALEC: Compact for America: Balanced Budget Amendment

Whereas, every State enacting, adopting, and agreeing to be bound by this Compact intends to ensure that their respective Legislature's use of the power to originate a Balanced Budget Amendment under Article V of the Constitution of the United States will be exercised conveniently and with reasonable certainty as to the consequences thereof.

Whereas, every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact intends to ensure that their respective Legislature’s use of the power to originate a Balanced Budget Amendment under Article V of the United States Constitution will be exercised conveniently and with reasonable certainty as to the consequences thereof.

Now, therefore, in consideration of their expressed mutual promises and obligations, be it enacted by every State enacting, adopting, and agreeing to be bound by this Compact, and resolved by each of their respective Legislatures, as the case may be, to exercise herewith all of their respective powers as set forth herein notwithstanding any law to the contrary.

Now, therefore, in consideration of their expressed mutual promises and obligations, be it enacted by every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact, and resolved by each of their respective Legislatures, as the case may be, to exercise herewith all of their respective powers as set forth herein notwithstanding any law to the contrary.

COMPACT MEMBERSHIP AND WITHDRAWALSection 1. This Compact governs each Member State to the fullest extent permitted by their respective constitutions, superseding and repealing any conflicting or contrary law. Section 2. By becoming a Member State, each such State offers, promises, and agrees to perform and comply strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Compact, and has made such offer, promise, and agreement in anticipation and consideration of, and in substantial reliance upon, such mutual and reciprocal performance and compliance by each other current and future Member State, if any. Accordingly, in addition to having the force of law in each Member State upon its respective effective date, this Compact and each of its Articles shall also be construed as contractually binding each Member State if: (a) at least one other State has likewise

COMPACT MEMBERSHIP AND WITHDRAWALSection 1. This Compact governs each Member State to the fullest extent permitted by their respective constitutions, superseding and repealing any conflicting or contrary law.Section 2. By becoming a Member State each such State offers, promises and agrees to perform and comply strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Compact, and has made such offer, promise and agreement in anticipation and consideration of, and in substantial reliance upon, such mutual and reciprocal performance and compliance by each other current and future Member State, if any. Accordingly, in addition to having the force of law in each Member State upon its respective effective date, this Compact and each of its Articles shall also be construed as contractually binding each Member State when: (a) at least one

become a Member State by enacting substantively identical legislation adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact; and (b) notice of such State's Member State status is or has been seasonably received by the Compact Administrator, if any, or otherwise by the chief executive officer of each other Member State.

other State has likewise become a Member State by enacting substantively identical legislation adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact; and (b) notice of such State’s Member State status is or has been seasonably received by the Compact Administrator, if any, or otherwise by the chief executive officer of each other Member State.

RESOLUTION APPLYING FOR CONVENTIONSection 1. Be it resolved, as provided for in Article V of the Constitution of the United States, that the Legislature of each Member State herewith applies to Congress for the calling of a convention for proposing amendments limited to the subject matter of proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment.Section 2. Congress is further petitioned to refer the Balanced Budget Amendment to the States for ratification by three-fourths of their respective Legislatures.Section 3. This Article does not take effect until at least three-fourths of the several States are Member States.

RESOLUTION APPLYING FOR CONVENTIONSection 1. Be it resolved, as provided for in Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the Legislature of each Member State herewith applies to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments.Section 2. To the furthest extent permitted by law, the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to the subject matter of introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment.Section 3. Congress is further petitioned to refer the Balanced Budget Amendment to the States for ratification by three-fourths of their respective Legislatures.Section 4. This Article does not take effect until at least three-fourths of the several States are Member States.

CONVENTION RULESSection 1. Nature of the Convention. The Convention shall be organized, construed, and conducted as a body exclusively representing and constituted by the several States.Section 2. Agenda of the Convention. The agenda of the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment under the Convention Rules specified in this Article and in accordance with the Compact. It shall not be in order for the Convention to consider any matter that is outside the scope of this agenda.Section 3. Delegate Identity and Procedure. States shall be represented at the Convention through duly appointed delegates. The number, identity and authority of delegates assigned to each State shall be determined by this Compact in the case of Member States or, in the case of States that are not Member States, by their respective state laws. However, to prevent disruption of proceedings, no more than three delegates 316 may attend and participate in the Convention on behalf of any State. A certified chaptered 317 conforming copy of this Compact, together with government-issued photographic proof 318 of identification, shall suffice as credentials for delegates of Member States. Any

CONVENTION RULESSection 1. Nature of the Convention. Any Convention shall be organized, construed and conducted as a body exclusively representing and constituted by the several States.Section 3. Agenda of the Convention. The agenda of the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment under the Convention Rules specified in this Article and in accordance with the Compact. It shall not be in order for the Convention to consider any matter that is outside the scope of this agenda.Section 4. Delegate Identity and Procedure. States shall be represented at the Convention through duly appointed delegates. The number, identity and authority of delegates assigned to each State shall be determined by this Compact in the case of Member States or, in the case of States that are not Member States, by their respective state laws. However, to prevent disruption of proceedings, no more than three delegates may attend and participate in the Convention on behalf of any State that is not a Member State A certified chaptered conforming copy of this Compact, together with government-issued photographic proof of identification, shall suffice as credentials for

319 commission for delegates of States that are not Member States shall be based on their 320 respective state laws, but it shall furnish credentials that are at least as reliable as those 321 required of Member States.

delegates of Member States. Any commission for delegates of States that are not Member States shall be based on their respective state laws, but it shall furnish credentials that are at least as reliable as those required of Member States.

SB 587 Jay Wasson:Adopts the Compact for a Balanced Budget

ALEC: Compact for America: Balanced Budget Amendment

Whereas, every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact intends to ensure that their respective Legislature's use of the power to originate a Balanced Budget Amendment under Article V of the Constitution of the United States will be exercised conveniently and with reasonable certainty as to the consequences thereof.

Whereas, every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact intends to ensure that their respective Legislature’s use of the power to originate a Balanced Budget Amendment under Article V of the United States Constitution will be exercised conveniently and with reasonable certainty as to the consequences thereof.

Now, therefore, in consideration of their expressed mutual promises and obligations, be it enacted by every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact, and resolved by each of their respective Legislatures, as the case may be, to exercise herewith all of their respective powers as set forth herein notwithstanding any law to the contrary.

Now, therefore, in consideration of their expressed mutual promises and obligations, be it enacted by every State enacting, adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact, and resolved by each of their respective Legislatures, as the case may be, to exercise herewith all of their respective powers as set forth herein notwithstanding any law to the contrary.

COMPACT MEMBERSHIP AND WITHDRAWALSection 1. This Compact governs each Member State to the fullest extent permitted by their respective constitutions, superseding and repealing any conflicting or contrary law. Section 2. By becoming a Member State, each such State offers, promises and agrees to perform and comply strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Compact, and has made such offer, promise and agreement in anticipation and consideration of, and in substantial reliance upon, such mutual and reciprocal performance and compliance by each other current and future Member State, if any. Accordingly, in addition to having the force of law in each Member State upon its respective effective date, this Compact and each of its Articles shall also be construed as contractually binding each Member State when: (a) at least one other State has likewise become a Member State by enacting substantively identical legislation adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact; and (b) notice of such State's Member State status is or has been seasonably received by the Compact Administrator, if any, or otherwise by the chief executive officer of each other Member State.

COMPACT MEMBERSHIP AND WITHDRAWALSection 1. This Compact governs each Member State to the fullest extent permitted by their respective constitutions, superseding and repealing any conflicting or contrary law.Section 2. By becoming a Member State each such State offers, promises and agrees to perform and comply strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Compact, and has made such offer, promise and agreement in anticipation and consideration of, and in substantial reliance upon, such mutual and reciprocal performance and compliance by each other current and future Member State, if any. Accordingly, in addition to having the force of law in each Member State upon its respective effective date, this Compact and each of its Articles shall also be construed as contractually binding each Member State when: (a) at least one other State has likewise become a Member State by enacting substantively identical legislation adopting and agreeing to be bound by this Compact; and (b) notice of such State’s Member State status is or has been seasonably received by the Compact Administrator, if any, or otherwise by the chief executive officer of each other Member State.

RESOLUTION APPLYING FOR CONVENTIONSection 1. Be it resolved, as provided for in Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the

RESOLUTION APPLYING FOR CONVENTIONSection 1. Be it resolved, as provided for in Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the

Legislature of each Member State herewith applies to Congress for the calling of a convention for proposing amendments limited to the subject matter of proposing for 27 ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment.Section 2. Congress is further petitioned to refer the Balanced Budget Amendment to the States for ratification by three-fourths of their respective Legislatures.Section 3. This Article does not take effect until at least three- 292 fourths of the several States are Member States.

Legislature of each Member State herewith applies to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments.Section 2. To the furthest extent permitted by law, the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to the subject matter of introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment.Section 3. Congress is further petitioned to refer the Balanced Budget Amendment to the States for ratification by three-fourths of their respective Legislatures.Section 4. This Article does not take effect until at least three-fourths of the several States are Member States.

CONVENTION RULESSection 1. Nature of the Convention. The Convention shall be organized, construed and conducted as a body exclusively representing and constituted by the several States.Section 2. Agenda of the Convention. The agenda of the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment under the Convention Rules specified in this Article and in accordance with the Compact. It shall not be in order for the Convention to consider any matter that is outside the scope of this agenda.Section 3. Delegate Identity and Procedure. States shall be represented at the Convention through duly appointed delegates. The number, identity and authority of delegates assigned to each State shall be determined by this Compact in the case of Member States or, in the case of States that are not Member States, by their respective state laws. However, to prevent disruption of proceedings, no more than three delegates may attend and participate in the Convention on behalf of any State. A certified chaptered conforming copy of this Compact, together with government-issued photographic proof of identification, shall suffice as credentials for delegates of Member States. Any commission for delegates of States that are not Member States shall be based on their respective state laws, but it shall furnish credentials that are at least as reliable as those required of Member States.

CONVENTION RULESSection 1. Nature of the Convention. Any Convention shall be organized, construed and conducted as a body exclusively representing and constituted by the several States.Section 3. Agenda of the Convention. The agenda of the Convention shall be entirely focused upon and exclusively limited to introducing, debating, voting upon, and rejecting or proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment under the Convention Rules specified in this Article and in accordance with the Compact. It shall not be in order for the Convention to consider any matter that is outside the scope of this agenda.Section 4. Delegate Identity and Procedure. States shall be represented at the Convention through duly appointed delegates. The number, identity and authority of delegates assigned to each State shall be determined by this Compact in the case of Member States or, in the case of States that are not Member States, by their respective state laws. However, to prevent disruption of proceedings, no more than three delegates may attend and participate in the Convention on behalf of any State that is not a Member State A certified chaptered conforming copy of this Compact, together with government-issued photographic proof of identification, shall suffice as credentials for delegates of Member States. Any commission for delegates of States that are not Member States shall be based on their respective state laws, but it shall furnish credentials that are at least as reliable as those required of Member States.