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HI HCR64
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cory Chun
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AI Summary
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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 Congress members.
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Establishes that Congress has only ministerial power to call the convention and set time/place; states retain exclusive authority to name delegates, with voting on a one-state, one-vote basis.
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Restricts the convention to specified topics only and explicitly prohibits any amendments that would modify, amend, or repeal any provision of the Bill of Rights.
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Recommends Congress select state legislatures rather than special conventions for ratification of any proposed amendments.
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Constitutes a continuing application valid until at least two-thirds of state legislatures make applications for the same purpose; directs transmission of certified copies to Congress and 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 JHA, FIN, referral sheet 20
3/15/2023