This bill addresses state sovereignty and establishes a presumption of state jurisdiction.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- establishes the principles of state sovereignty, including the presumption that jurisdiction over subject matters not enumerated to the federal government in the United States Constitution remains with the state;
- provides that any presumption against state jurisdiction may be overcome only by federal demonstration of specific constitutional authorization;
- places the burden on the federal government in jurisdictional conflicts between the state and federal government;
- requires the Federalism Commission to coordinate with federal agencies and state entities to help to resolve jurisdictional conflicts; and
- makes technical changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63G-16-101