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HI HCR128
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jackson Sayama
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AI Summary
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Requests that Congress propose a constitutional amendment addressing campaign finance reform to restore balance and integrity to the national system and protect election integrity.
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Directs the Hawaii State Legislature of the 2024 Regular Session to petition Congress to call a limited convention under Article V of the Constitution if Congress does not propose a satisfactory amendment by that time.
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Designates this resolution as a continuing application to be considered alongside similar applications from Vermont (2013-2014), California (2013-2014), Illinois (98th General Assembly), New Jersey (2014-2015), Rhode Island (2015-2016), and other states until two-thirds of states apply for such a convention.
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Urges all state legislatures to issue similar petitions to build consensus for amending the Constitution to regulate campaign contributions and expenditures while strengthening First Amendment protections.
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Requires certified copies be transmitted to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate leadership, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures.
Legislative Description
Requesting The United States Congress To Propose An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America On Campaign Finance Reform That Will Restore Balance And Integrity To Our National System Of Campaign Finance In The Interest Of Preserving Selfgovernment In The United States.
Amendment
Last Action
The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/19/2021