As we learned in class 4, Home Rule is when a state grants local governments limited authority to…

➤ When can the state limit or preempt Home Rule powers?
The state can limit or preempt home rule when its constitution or statutes reserve authority over matters of statewide concern or public policy. Preemption also occurs when local laws conflict with state or federal law. Courts resolve disputes by interpreting the state’s allocation of powers and whether the local action exceeds its charter or statutory authority.