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ID SCR112

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Idaho applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call for a convention of the states limited to proposing constitutional amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power reduction, and congressional term limits.

  • Legislature finds the federal government has created a crushing national debt through improper spending, invaded state roles through unfunded federal mandates, and ceased functioning under proper constitutional interpretation.

  • Secretary of State directed to transmit this application to the President, U.S. Senate Secretary, House Speaker, House Clerk, Idaho's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures.

  • Application constitutes a continuing request under Article V until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications on the same subject.

Legislative Description

States findings of the Legislature and makes a formal application to Congress to call for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

ARTICLE V CONVENTION

Last Action

Retained on calendar

3/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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