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HI SR16
Resolution
Status
3/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Hawaii's Senate urges Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V limited to proposing amendments regarding federal fiscal restraints, federal power and jurisdiction limits, and term limits for federal officials and Congress members.
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The application constitutes a continuing request until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications for the same purpose.
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Convention voting shall operate on a one-state, one-vote basis, with states exclusively controlling the naming of their own delegates.
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Congress has only ministerial authority to set a reasonable time and place for the convention and cannot establish convention rules or determine the number of delegates from each state.
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The convention is prohibited from considering any amendments that would modify or repeal provisions of the Bill of Rights, rendering the application void if ever used for such purpose.
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
The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
3/8/2018