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ID SCR115
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature requests Congress propose a balanced budget amendment requiring federal outlays to not exceed estimated federal revenues in any fiscal year, except during national emergencies.
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If Congress does not submit the amendment to the states for ratification by December 31, 2025, Idaho applies under Article V of the Constitution for Congress to call a convention of states limited to proposing such an amendment.
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Idaho Secretary of State must transmit copies of this application to the President, Congress leaders, Idaho's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures.
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Application constitutes a continuing request under Article V until legislatures of at least two-thirds of states (34 of 50) make similar applications or until December 31, 2032, whichever occurs first.
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Resolution supersedes all previous applications by Idaho Legislature on the same subject.
Legislative Description
States findings of the Legislature and requests that Congress either propose a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution or call a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT OR ARTICLE V CONVENTION
Last Action
Retained on calendar
3/26/2024