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CO HJR1021
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
5/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ron Hanks
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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
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