Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, by striking
it in its entirety and inserting:
/ TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS
AND URGE THEM TO PROPOSE THE REGULATION FREEDOM AMENDMENT TO THE
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Whereas, the growth and abuse of federal regulatory authority
threatens our Constitutional liberties, including those
guaranteed by the Bill of Rights in the First, Second, Fourth
and Fifth Amendments of our Constitution; and
Whereas, federal regulators must be held accountable to elected
representatives of the people, and not immune from such
accountability; and
Whereas, the United States House of Representatives has passed
the REINS Act with bipartisan support to require Congressional
approval on all major new federal regulations before they can
take effect; and
Whereas, even if the REINS act passes the United States Senate,
a law may be repealed or waived by a future Congress and
President; and
Whereas, an amendment to the United States Constitution does not
require Presidential approval and cannot be waived by a future
Congress and President; and
Whereas, Congress could increase regulatory transparency by
adopting an amendment that reads: "Whenever one quarter of
the members of the United States House of Representatives or the
United States Senate transmits to the President their written
declaration of opposition to a proposed federal regulation, it
shall require a majority vote of the House of Representatives
and the Senate to adopt that regulation." Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution,
memorialize the United States Congress and urge them to propose
the Regulation Freedom amendment to the United States
Constitution.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be
presented to the Speaker of the United States House of
Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and
each member of the South Carolina Congressional delegation.
/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.