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AZ SCR1014
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Kern
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AI Summary
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Arizona Legislature applies to Congress under Article V of the Constitution to call a convention for proposing a federal fiscal responsibility amendment to address inflation and federal spending.
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Requests Congress expeditiously approve concurrent resolutions confirming that the two-thirds state application threshold for calling an Article V convention has been met, or provide documented proof otherwise.
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Requires ratification of any proposed amendment through votes in state ratifying conventions to ensure public participation in the decision-making process.
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Directs the U.S. Archivist to establish procedures for accurately tracking, authenticating, storing, counting and publicly listing all Article V state applications since the Constitution's inception, with applications remaining active until Congress calls a convention unless rescinded or expired.
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Requests Arizona's Attorney General review legal options to ensure the Archivist maintains accurate records and Congress fulfills its duty to call a convention when the two-thirds threshold is reached.
Legislative Description
Article V; fiscal responsibility
Constitution Of The United States
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/30/2023