SJR 18 Summary

• Indiana applies to Congress to convene an Article V constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution.

• Any convention called under Article V must be limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government.

• The convention scope is restricted to amendments that limit federal power and jurisdiction over the Commerce and General Welfare Clauses.

• The convention may only propose amendments that limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

• The resolution requires certified copies be sent to congressional leadership, the Senate Secretary, House Clerk, state legislature presiding officers, and Indiana's congressional delegation.