CT SJ00033

Petitions the U.S. Congress to convene an Article V constitutional convention to propose amendments overturning the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (558 U.S. 310, 2010)

Addresses concerns that the removal of restrictions on independent political spending has allowed powerful economic forces to undermine the people's ability to choose political leadership and determine government decisions

Designates convention delegates to be comprised equally of individuals elected to state and local office or selected by election in each Congressional district, with a prohibition on current or former federal officeholders serving as delegates

Treats this application as a continuing petition to be considered together with similar applications from Vermont (R454), California (Resolution Chapter 77), Illinois (Senate Joint Resolution No. 42), and any future applications until two-thirds of states have applied

Directs copies to be transmitted to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Minority and Majority Leaders, Connecticut's federal representatives, and all state governors and legislative leaders requesting their cooperation in applying for the convention