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ID HJM011
JM
Status
2/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature applies for a constitutional amendments convention under Article V to propose an amendment requiring majority state legislature approval for any increase in federal debt
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The amendments convention is limited exclusively to the subject matter of federal debt approval and cannot address other constitutional issues
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This application is a continuing request that remains in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures apply for an equivalent amendments convention
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House Chief Clerk is directed to transmit copies of this memorial to the Idaho Secretary of State, U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, Idaho's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures
Legislative Description
Stating the findings of the Legislature and requesting an Amendments Convention to be called for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution.
AMENDMENTS CONVENTION
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
3/6/2012