HI HCR56

Hawaii Legislature applies to Congress to call a national constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose four specific amendments to the Constitution.

Proposes amendment declaring the constitutionality of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including the individual mandate requiring health insurance purchase.

Proposes amendment to Article I, Section 5, eliminating the Senate filibuster supermajority cloture requirement under Rule 22 to establish a more reasonable voting standard for ending floor debates.

Proposes amendment abolishing the Electoral College and establishing direct popular election of the President and Vice President.

Proposes amendment to Article II, Section 2, requiring Senate confirmation of federal officer appointments by simple majority vote within sixty days of nomination.