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HI SR89
Resolution
Status
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Hawaii Senate urges Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V limited to proposing amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power reduction, and term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.
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Congress's role is limited to a ministerial duty of naming the time and place for the convention, with no power to set rules, determine delegate numbers, or appoint delegates.
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States shall vote on a one-state, one-vote basis at the convention, which is limited solely to the specified topics and cannot consider amendments to the Bill of Rights.
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The application serves as a continuing request until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications on the same subject, and Hawaii may instruct and recall its delegates at any time.
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Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to Congress leadership and the presiding officers of all other state legislatures.
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.
Last Action
Referred to JDC/WAM.
3/16/2021