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HI HCR15
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sam Kong
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AI Summary
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Hawaii urges Congress to call a constitutional convention of the states under Article V limited to proposing amendments that establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.
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Congress has only ministerial authority to name a reasonable time and place for the convention upon receipt of applications from two-thirds of state legislatures for substantially the same purpose.
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The convention must be limited to term limits amendments, with explicit protection that no amendments affecting the Bill of Rights may be considered, rendering the application void if violated.
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States retain exclusive authority to name their own delegates, and the convention shall operate on a one-state, one-vote basis without Congressional power to set delegation numbers or rules.
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Hawaii reserves the right to provide further instructions to its delegates and recall them for breach of duty, and recommends Congress select ratification by state legislatures rather than state conventions.
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
Re-referred to JHA, referral sheet 21
3/17/2023