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CO SJM004

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Status

Failed

3/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rod Pelton

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Colorado General Assembly applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention of states for proposing constitutional amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government.

  • The convention of states would be limited to proposing amendments that limit federal power and jurisdiction, and limit terms of office for federal officials and Congress members.

  • This application constitutes a continuing application under Article V until legislatures of at least two-thirds of all states make similar applications on the same subject.

  • Copies of the joint memorial shall be sent to the President, Senate Secretary, House Speaker and Clerk, Colorado's congressional delegation, and legislative officers in all states requesting their cooperation.

Legislative Description

Call For An Article V Convention Of States

Last Action

Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

3/23/2023

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs3/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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