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GA HR1215
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Buzz Brockway
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AI Summary
- Georgia's General Assembly applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing constitutional amendments in three areas: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and limiting terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress
- The resolution cites federal overreach through unfunded mandates, improper spending leading to national debt, and failure to adhere to a proper interpretation of the Constitution as justifications for the application
- The Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives is directed to transmit copies of the application to congressional leadership, Georgia's congressional delegation, and the presiding officers of every state legislature, requesting their cooperation
- The application remains continuing and in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) have submitted applications on the same subject, meeting the Article V threshold for Congress to call a convention
Legislative Description
Congress; convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution; apply
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/21/2014
Full Bill Text
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