HM 1129 Summary

• Repeals and nullifies all existing applications by the Florida Legislature to Congress calling for limited or general constitutional conventions under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, regardless of when applications were made.

• Cites concerns from former Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and former Justice Arthur J. Goldberg that a constitutional convention could enable sweeping changes to the Constitution and create legal chaos.

• Asserts that constitutional amendments can be achieved through the existing Article V amendment process without convening a constitutional convention.

• Urges all other state legislatures to repeal and withdraw their own applications to Congress for a constitutional convention.

• Directs copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Florida's congressional delegation.