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ID HJM011

JM

Status

Introduced

2/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The amendments convention is limited exclusively to the subject matter of federal debt approval and cannot address other constitutional issues

  • This application is a continuing request that remains in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures apply for an equivalent amendments convention

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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