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KY SJR51

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Wheeler

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Kentucky applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a convention of states to propose constitutional amendments

  • The convention would be limited to three subject areas: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for federal officials and members of Congress

  • The resolution cites concerns about national debt from "improper and imprudent spending" and unfunded federal mandates on states

  • The Secretary of State must transmit copies to congressional leadership, Kentucky's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

  • The application remains in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) submit applications on the same subject

Legislative Description

A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress.

Secretary of State

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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