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MN SF4105

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Anderson

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Proposed amendments would limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and restrict terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance and Policy and Elections5/18/2018

Full Bill Text

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