Loading chat...
HI SCR131
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
-
Urges Congress to call a limited Article V constitutional convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to limit money's influence in elections and overturn the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision.
-
Requests that convention delegates be equally comprised of individuals holding state or county office and individuals not holding elected or appointed office, while prohibiting all individuals who have held or currently hold federal office from serving as delegates.
-
Treats this application as a continuing application to be considered together with similar applications from Vermont (2013-2014), California (2013-2014), Illinois (98th General Assembly), New Jersey (2014-2015), and Rhode Island (2015-2016), and future applications until two-thirds of states have applied.
-
Limits Congressional authority to call a convention solely for the purpose of proposing a money-in-politics amendment once two-thirds of states have applied for a similar convention.
-
Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, Hawaii's federal representatives, and presiding officers of all state legislatures, requesting publication in the Congressional Record.
Legislative Description
Requesting Congress To Convene A Limited National Convention Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For The Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution That Will Limit The Influence Of Money In The Electoral Process.
Article V National Convention
Last Action
Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 49
4/3/2019