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Art. 159 Bundesverfassung der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft (BV) - Verhandlungsfähigkeit und erforderliches Mehr
BV; 5. Titel: Bundesbehörden; 2. Kapitel: Bundesversammlung
Art. 159 BV · Verhandlungsfähigkeit und erforderliches Mehr
Die Räte können gültig verhandeln, wenn die Mehrheit ihrer Mitglieder anwesend ist.
In beiden Räten und in der Vereinigten Bundesversammlung entscheidet die Mehrheit der Stimmenden.
Der Zustimmung der Mehrheit der Mitglieder jedes der beiden Räte bedürfen jedoch: a. die Dringlicherklärung von Bundesgesetzen; b. Subventionsbestimmungen sowie Verpflichtungskredite und Zahlungsrahmen, die neue einmalige Ausgaben von mehr als 20 Millionen Franken oder neue wiederkehrende Ausgaben von mehr als 2 Millionen Franken nach sich ziehen; c. die Erhöhung der Gesamtausgaben bei ausserordentlichem Zahlungsbedarf nach Artikel 126 Absatz 3.
Die Bundesversammlung kann die Beträge nach Absatz 3 Buchstabe b mit einer Verordnung der Teuerung anpassen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (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.