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CO HJR1021

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ron Hanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Colorado applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention of the states for proposing constitutional amendments
  • The convention is limited to amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power and jurisdiction, and limit terms of office for federal officials and Congress members
  • This application remains in effect as a continuing application until legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states submit applications on the same subject
  • Copies of the resolution must be sent to the President, Congress leadership, Colorado's congressional delegation, and legislative officers in all states requesting their cooperation
  • Sponsored by 12 House representatives with no Senate sponsors

Legislative Description

Call For An Article V Convention Of States

Last Action

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

5/10/2022

Committee Referrals

State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs4/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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