Senate Joint Resolution 5
118th Congress(2023-2024)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 31, 2023
Origin Chamber
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Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5
Congress
118
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
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Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.
January 31, 2023
01/31/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
01/31/2023
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 17, 2024 11:51:47 PM