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Senate rejects $350,000 federalism study bill after heated debate
Summary
Senators debated House Bill 207, which proposed expanding the Commission on Federalism and funding curriculum work; concerns over a $350,000 fiscal note and language referencing an Article V convention led to an amendment and the bill’s defeat, 11–17 (1 absent).
Senators voted down second substitute House Bill 207 on March 8 after extended debate over funding, consultant selection and references to an Article V convention.
Sponsor Senator Christiansen described the bill as a step to "restore a proper balance in the federal system," saying it would expand the Commission on Federalism and develop curriculum material…
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