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MN SF2617

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cal Bahr

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Origin

Senate

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Minnesota Legislature petitions Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V limited to proposing amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and limiting terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

  • Resolution constitutes a continuing application under Article V until legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states make similar applications, and supersedes all previous Minnesota applications on the same subject.

  • Minnesota Secretary of State is directed to transmit copies of the memorial to the President, Congress leadership, 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 Elections

3/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Elections3/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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