A New Hampshire Republican lawmaker is telling the federal government to stay out of state affairs.
The New Hampshire House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on Rep. Daniel Itse’s resolution asserting state sovereignty, or the right to ignore any federal law or policy that violates the Constitution. Itse groups the federal stimulus bill, the No Child Left Behind Act and any new assault rifle ban in that category.
Lawmakers in at least 15 states are sponsoring similar resolutions. Some sponsors have filed them in prior years but say opposition to the stimulus may be spurring a larger movement this year.
Critics say the sponsors are misreading the Constitution. Itse’s supporters are planning a rally on Wednesday before the vote.