Constitutional Amendment, Art. IX, sections 2 & 3

Committee Proposal 90-25

CON CON, JULY-AUG '90                                       COMM PROP: 90-25, CD1, SD1

FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

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A PROPOSAL

To amend sections 2 and 3 of article IX of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia for the purpose of delineating national power over health and education.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION:

     Section 1.  That the following amendment be made to section 2 of article IX of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia:

"SECTION 2.  The following powers are expressly delegated to Congress:

. . .

     (p)  to define major crimes and prescribe penalties, having due regard for local custom and tradition;

                       (q)  to override a Presidential veto by not less than a 3/4 vote of all

                  the state delegations, each delegation casting one vote; and

     (r)  to promote education and health by setting minimum standards, coordinating state activities relating to foreign assistance, providing training and assistance to the states and providing support for post-secondary educational programs and projects."

     Section 2.  That the following amendment be made to section 3 of article IXof the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia:

"SECTION 3.  The following powers may be exercised concurrently by Congress and the states:

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(b)  to borrow money on the public credit; and

(c)  to establish systems of social security and public welfare."

ADOPTED:  August 29, 1990     /s/  Resio S. Moses             

   Resio S. Moses

   President

   FSM Constitutional Convention

ATTEST:     /s/  Sintaro K. Ezra             

Sintaro K. Ezra

Convention Secretary

FSM Constitutional Convention