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MO HCR19

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eric Burlison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Missouri applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a convention of states to propose constitutional amendments

  • 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

  • Application remains in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) submit applications on the same subject

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues2/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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