53H-4-703. Federalism-related duties of Center for Constitutional Studies.

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Effective 10/14/2025

In consultation with the commission and subject to appropriations by the Legislature, the center shall:

(1)develop a nonpartisan continuing education and training program for state and local government employees on:

(a)the principles of federalism;

(b)the sovereignty, supremacy, and general jurisdiction of the individual states, including the breadth and extent of state police power jurisdiction;

(c)the history and practical implementation of the Ninth, Tenth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution;

(d)the limited jurisdiction and powers of the federal government as proscribed by the United States Constitution, as amended;

(e)methods of evaluating federal jurisdiction, law, or action in the context of the principles of federalism;

(f)the duty, jurisdiction, and powers of the state to restore or maintain the constitutionally balanced state and federal governing roles and responsibilities; and

(g)other education or training components related to federalism as recommended by the commission;

(2)organize an annual conference for state representatives and leaders whose primary purpose is to facilitate nonpartisan discussion and coordination amongst states with respect to federalism issues;

(3)study and advise the commission in regards to the creation of a state-led national organization focused on strengthening federalism and improving intergovernmental relations, including the makeup, duties, and functions of such organization;

(4)coordinate with private sector actors who agree to conduct out-of-state outreach to build national support for the commission's federalism efforts;

(5)establish informal working groups consisting of public and private stakeholders as is appropriate to assist the center in fulfilling the requirements of this section; and

(6)report to the commission as requested regarding the center's progress in fulfilling the requirements of this section.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 8 , 2025 Special Session 1