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MO SCR9
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Repeals and voids Missouri's 1983 Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 that called for a federal constitutional convention to adopt a balanced budget amendment
- Rescinds all existing Missouri applications to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for any constitutional convention, whether limited or general in scope
- Expresses concern that constitutional conventions could propose sweeping changes beyond their stated purpose, citing warnings from former Supreme Court Justices Warren E. Burger and Arthur J. Goldberg
- Urges all other states to repeal and rescind their own applications for constitutional conventions
- Directs the Missouri Senate Secretary to send copies of the resolution to federal and state leadership, including Congress members and state legislatures
Legislative Description
Rescinds Missouri's 1983 call for a constitutional convention
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
3/1/2011
Committee Referrals
Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics2/9/2011
Full Bill Text
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