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MO HCR19
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Eric Burlison
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AI Summary
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Missouri applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a convention of states to propose constitutional amendments
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Convention would be limited to three purposes: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for federal officials and members of Congress
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Application remains in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) submit applications on the same subject
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Chief Clerk of the Missouri House must send copies to U.S. Senate and House leadership, Missouri's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures
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Resolution introduced by Representative Burlison during the 98th General Assembly, First Regular Session
Legislative Description
Applies to Congress for the calling of a convention to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which place limits on the federal government
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/4/2015