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AL SJR36

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ward

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

  • Rescind all previous Alabama Legislature resolutions requesting Congress call an Article V constitutional convention, many adopted decades ago.

  • Assert that a constitutional convention could fundamentally alter the U.S. Constitution with a new system of government and ratification process, posing risks to unalienable rights.

  • Note that Article V provides no limits on convention scope, no guarantee of equal state representation, and delegates cannot be controlled or penalized by states.

  • Urge other state legislatures that have requested an Article V convention to withdraw those requests.

  • Direct the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to federal officials and state legislatures documenting Alabama's rescission of prior convention requests.

Legislative Description

Legislature, rescinding all previous resolutions of Alabama Legislature requesting Congress to call a convention pursuant to Article V of U.S. Constitution

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Introduced and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

4/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules4/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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