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MO SCR19

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Schaefer

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Origin

Senate

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

  • Proposed amendments would be limited to three areas: imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for federal officials and members of Congress

  • The resolution cites concerns about national debt from "improper and imprudent spending," unfunded federal mandates on states, and federal overreach beyond constitutional boundaries

  • The application remains active until at least two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) submit applications on the same subject

  • The Secretary of the Missouri Senate must send copies to congressional leadership, Missouri's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

Legislative Description

Applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V convention of states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which place limits on the federal government

Last Action

Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 21, 19 & 23)

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics2/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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