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HI HCR131
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/6/2020
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 imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and limiting terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress
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Establishes that Congress has only a ministerial duty to call the convention upon receiving applications from two-thirds of state legislatures and may only set the time and place
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Declares that Congress cannot determine convention rules, set the number of delegates, or name delegates; these powers remain exclusively with state legislatures, and states shall vote on a one-state-one-vote basis
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Restricts the convention to the specified topics and prohibits any consideration of amendments that would amend, modify, or repeal provisions of the Bill of Rights, voiding the application if this restriction is violated
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Directs transmission of certified copies to congressional leaders and presiding officers of all 49 other state legislatures, and establishes this as a continuing application until two-thirds of state legislatures submit similar applications
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 JUD, referral sheet 40
3/11/2020