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HI HR104
Resolution
Status
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jackson Sayama
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AI Summary
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Request that U.S. Congress propose a constitutional amendment on campaign finance reform to restore balance and integrity to the national campaign finance system and protect election integrity.
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Direct the Hawaii State Legislature's 2024 Regular Session to petition Congress for a limited constitutional convention under Article V if Congress fails to propose an amendment satisfying the resolution's principles.
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Treat this resolution 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), Rhode Island (2015-2016), and future applications until two-thirds of states apply for such a convention.
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Urge all state legislatures to issue similar petitions to build consensus for a constitutional amendment addressing campaign finance and the influence of special interests and dark money on elections.
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Direct transmission of the resolution 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