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HI HR7
Resolution
Status
1/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sam Kong
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V limited to proposing amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power reduction, and term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.
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Establishes that Congress has only a ministerial duty to call the convention and cannot set rules, determine delegate numbers, or name delegates—those powers remain with state legislatures.
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Requires applications from two-thirds of state legislatures on the same subject before Congress must call the convention, and specifies states vote on a one-state, one-vote basis.
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Prohibits any amendments that would modify or repeal provisions of the Bill of Rights, making the application void if attempted.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to congressional leadership and presiding officers of all other state legislatures.
Legislative Description
Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress.
Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States
Last Action
Referred to LMG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 18
2/8/2018