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HI HCR62

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bob McDermott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for calling a convention of the states to propose constitutional amendments
  • Convention amendments are limited to three subjects: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal government power and jurisdiction, and limiting terms of office for federal officials and Congress members
  • Constitutes a continuing application until legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states have made application on the same subject
  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, Secretary of the Senate, Speaker and Clerk of the House, Hawaii legislature members, and presiding officers of all other 49 states' legislatures

Legislative Description

Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

Last Action

Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 25

3/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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