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This bill is a resolution calling on the President and Congress to reinforce the principles of federalism, which is the constitutional system of power-sharing between federal and state governments. The resolution highlights concerns about federal overreach and the erosion of state sovereignty, referencing President Reagan's Executive Order 12612 and a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on federalism. It specifically urges the President to issue a new Executive Order that would require federal agencies to conduct thorough assessments of how their regulations impact states, establish mandatory consultation procedures with state governments, create oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with federalism principles, and mandate public justifications when federal actions supersede state authority. The resolution also calls on Congress to provide oversight ensuring federal agencies adhere to these federalism principles. Additionally, the Minnesota Legislature reaffirms the importance of maintaining the constitutional balance of powers and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this memorial to key federal government officials, including the President, Vice President, congressional leaders, and Minnesota's federal representatives, in order to formally communicate their stance on preserving state sovereignty and limiting federal intervention.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2272&ssn=0&y=2025