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FL S0368

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Status

Introduced

11/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to Congress under Article V to call a constitutional convention for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment requiring all federal laws to address only one subject, clearly expressed in the bill's title.

  • Cites that 41 of 50 states, including Florida, already have single-subject provisions in their state constitutions that have proven beneficial.

  • Argues a federal single-subject amendment would limit pork barrel spending, prevent legislative riders, reduce omnibus legislation, and increase congressional accountability and transparency.

  • Includes a revocation clause making the memorial void if used to call a convention for any purpose other than the single-subject requirement.

  • Establishes this as a continuing application under Article V until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications on the same subject.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Convention/Single-Subject Requirement for Federal Legislation

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HM 261 (Adopted)

4/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/4/2014
Governmental Oversight and Accountability2/12/2014
Judiciary12/9/2013

Full Bill Text

No bill text available