S.0476

Establishes the Joint Committee on Federalism to evaluate federal laws for constitutionality and federalism principles.

The bill creates the Joint Committee on Federalism, composed of legislative leaders from both houses, to evaluate federal laws for compliance with the U.S. Constitution and federalism principles. The committee can request meetings with Congress and federal entities, make recommendations, and report annually. It relies on the U.S. Constitution, federal court decisions, and relevant historical documents. The committee can request federal law changes if it finds them unconstitutional or violating federalism principles. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.