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MN HF855

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Duane Quam

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Petitions Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V to propose amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government.
  • Seeks amendments to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.
  • Constitutes a continuing application that supersedes all previous applications by Minnesota on the same subject until two-thirds of state legislatures make similar applications.
  • Directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress leadership, state legislatures, and Minnesota's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Federal government; a resolution to impose fiscal constraints, limit power and jurisdiction, and limit terms and office for members of Congress.

Last Action

Author added Dettmer

2/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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