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AZ SCR1039
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ken Bennett
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AI Summary
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Rescinds all applications previously transmitted by the Arizona Legislature to Congress calling for a Constitutional convention to amend the U.S. Constitution.
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Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, and all Arizona members of Congress.
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Addresses concerns that past petitions submitted by Arizona over two centuries could be used to call a convention addressing issues never contemplated by the original legislators who voted for those petitions.
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Cites legal disagreement among experts about whether petitions expire and whether conventions can consider amendments beyond their stated purpose.
Legislative Description
Article V convention; rescission calls.
Constitution Of The United States
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/6/2024