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MN SF4105
Bill
Status
5/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Anderson
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AI Summary
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Minnesota Legislature petitions Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention of the states to propose constitutional amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government.
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Proposed amendments would limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and restrict terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.
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This application constitutes a continuing application until legislatures from at least two-thirds of all states submit applications on the same subject and supersedes all previous Minnesota applications on this topic.
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Minnesota Secretary of State is directed to transmit copies of this memorial to the President, Congress leadership, presiding officers of state legislatures, and Minnesota's federal representatives.
Legislative Description
A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal constraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Last Action
Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
5/18/2018