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HI HCR101
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sam Kong
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to call a constitutional convention of the states limited to proposing amendments that establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
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Specifies that Congress has only ministerial authority to name the time and place for the convention and may not determine rules, set delegate numbers, or appoint delegates to the convention.
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Requires applications from two-thirds of state legislatures on the same subject before Congress must call the convention, and establishes that the convention shall operate on a one-state, one-vote basis.
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Prohibits the convention from considering any amendments that would modify or repeal provisions of the Bill of Rights, and declares the application void if used to consider such changes.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to Congress leadership and presiding officers of the other 49 state legislatures, establishing this as a continuing application until two-thirds of states submit similar applications.
Legislative Description
Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.
Term Limits
Last Action
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 27
3/14/2022