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MO SCR27

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Luann Ridgeway

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Missouri applies for a constitutional convention under Article V to propose an amendment requiring the federal government's annual expenditures not exceed annual revenue, except during wartime
  • Proposed amendment would prohibit Congress from raising taxes without approval of two-thirds of state legislatures
  • Convention application is limited exclusively to the balanced budget and tax restriction amendment subject matter
  • Application constitutes a continuing request that remains active until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit equivalent applications
  • Missouri Secretary of the Senate must send certified copies to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, Missouri Congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

Legislative Description

Applies for a constitutional convention for proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to require a balanced budget and restrict increases in taxes

Last Action

Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

3/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics3/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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