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Art. 159 Costituzione federale della Confederazione Svizzera (Cost.) - Quorum e maggioranza richiesta
Cost.; Titolo quinto: Autorità federali; Capitolo 2: Assemblea federale
Art. 159 Cost. · Quorum e maggioranza richiesta
Le Camere deliberano validamente se è presente la maggioranza dei loro membri.
Nelle due Camere e nell’Assemblea federale plenaria decide la maggioranza dei votanti.
Richiedono tuttavia il consenso della maggioranza dei membri di ciascuna Camera: a. la dichiarazione dell’urgenza di leggi federali; b. le disposizioni in materia di sussidi contenute in leggi e decreti federali di obbligatorietà generale nonché i crediti d’impegno e le dotazioni finanziarie implicanti nuove spese uniche di oltre 20 milioni di franchi o nuove spese ricorrenti di oltre 2 milioni di franchi; c. l’aumento delle uscite totali in caso di fabbisogno finanziario eccezionale ai sensi dell’articolo 126 capoverso 3.
L’Assemblea federale può adeguare al rincaro mediante ordinanza gli importi di cui al capoverso 3 lettera b.
Decisioni giudiziarie che applicano questa disposizione (35)
VPB 2007.601 (Art. 159 al. 3 let. b Cst.)
Swiss Merchant Fleet Loan Guarantee Extension and Increase
Subjects the proposed federal decree to the expenditure brake, requiring approval by the majority of members of each Council.
VPB 06-2661-1819 (Art. 159, al. 3, let. b, Cst.)
Federal Council Proposes Reduced Funding for Pro Helvetia
This article states that the expenditure ceiling is subject to the expenditure brake.
VPB 1999.6025 (Art. 159 ch. 3 let. b, Cst.)
Swiss Federal Council Approves Military Real Estate Funding
Cited as the basis for requiring a qualified majority for credits exceeding 20 million francs when they involve new expenses, due to the expenditure brake.
VPB 08-2055-7343 (Art. 159, al. 3, let. b, Cst.)
Federal Council Opinion on Water Protection and Use Initiative
This article is cited in relation to the parliamentary adoption of new expenses for the Confederation under the spending brake mechanism.
VPB 07-0600-5971 (Art. 159 al. 3 let. b Cost.)
Federal Construction and IT Infrastructure Funding Approval
This article is cited to state that the requested global credit for civil construction is subject to the spending brake, indicating its relevance to the financial decision-making process outlined in the message.
VPB 2007.467 (Art. 159 al. 3 let. b Cst.)
Switzerland's Participation in Shanghai Expo 2010
Defines the conditions under which provisions related to subsidies, commitment credits, and expenditure ceilings must be adopted by a qualified majority, applicable here as the credit exceeds certain thresholds.
VPB 07-0027-3491 (Art. 159 al. 3 let. b Cst)
Federal Council Proposes Defense Real Estate Ordinance for 2008
The expenditure limit is exceeded, thus requiring a majority of members of both chambers for adoption.
VPB 2006.2214 (art. 159, al. 3, Cst.)
Federal Council's New Regional Policy Program and Funding
Cet article de la Constitution fédérale stipule que les plafonds de dépenses soumis au frein aux dépenses doivent être adoptés à la majorité des membres de chaque conseil.
VPB 2006.1979 (Art. 159 al. 3 Cst.)
Switzerland's International Humanitarian Aid Framework
Cited in relation to the spending brake, indicating that the proposed federal decree requires a qualified majority for adoption.
VPB 2006.1884 (Art. 159 let. b Cst.)
Swiss Federal Council Proposes 109.77 Million Franc Credit for International Environmental Policy
This constitutional provision concerns the expenditure brake and is cited because the framework credit, exceeding certain thresholds, requires adoption by a majority of members of each chamber.
VPB 2005.3218 (Art. 159 al. 3 Cst.)
Swiss Federal Railways 2007-2010 Performance Convention and Infrastructure Spending Ceiling
This constitutional article is invoked regarding the expenditure brake, specifying the majority required for approving subsidy provisions and financial envelopes.
VPB 2005.2890 (Art. 159, al. 3, let. b, Cst.)
Federal Decree on Continued Funding for Out-of-Home Childcare
Provision regarding the expenditure brake, which applies to the proposed federal decree concerning financial aid.
VPB 05-2573-2951 (Art. 159, al. 3, let. b, Cst)
Federal Council Approves Funding for Swiss Travellers Foundation
This article is cited to state that the proposed framework credit is not subject to the expenditure brake.
VPB 06-0061-2887 (Art. 159, al. 3, let. b, Cst.)
Federal Law on Financial Aid to Surety Organizations for SMEs
Cited as the constitutional provision requiring a qualified majority for budget items exceeding 2 million francs, which applies to the proposed framework credits.
VPB 05-2198-1581 (art. 159, al. 3, let. b, Cst.)
Federal Act on Additional Financial Contributions for EURO 2008
Specifies that provisions related to subsidies and credits that entail significant new expenses are subject to the 'spending brake' mechanism, requiring approval by a majority of members in both chambers.