To permit States to pass laws to exempt such States from the provisions of this Act.
What it does: Adds SEC. __. STATE EXEMPTION wherever appropriate
Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN)What it changes
1 change to S.Amdt. 4751
Adds SEC. __. STATE EXEMPTION wherever appropriate
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. __. STATE EXEMPTION.
Inserted: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the provisions of this Act shall not apply to a State (or political subdivision) that, within 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act, enacts a law that specifically refutes the provisions of this Act.
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. __. STATE EXEMPTION.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the provisions of this Act shall not apply to a State (or political subdivision) that, within 1 year of the date of enactment of this Act, enacts a law that specifically refutes the provisions of this Act.
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4130)
May 14, 2008
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4130)
May 14, 2008
Senate amendment submitted
May 13, 2008
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 4761 proposed by Senator Corker to Amendment SA 4751.(consideration: CR S4092-4095; text: CR S4093)
May 13, 2008
Amendment SA 4761 proposed by Senator Corker to Amendment SA 4751. (consideration: CR S4092-4095; text: CR S4093) To permit States to pass laws to exempt such States from the provisions of this Act.
May 13, 2008