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FL S0368
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Status
11/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
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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.
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Cites that 41 of 50 states, including Florida, already have single-subject provisions in their state constitutions that have proven beneficial.
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Argues a federal single-subject amendment would limit pork barrel spending, prevent legislative riders, reduce omnibus legislation, and increase congressional accountability and transparency.
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Includes a revocation clause making the memorial void if used to call a convention for any purpose other than the single-subject requirement.
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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