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MS HC38
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Alyce Clarke
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AI Summary
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Applies to U.S. Congress to call an Article V convention for proposing constitutional amendments addressing campaign spending regulation, specifically concerns raised by Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010).
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States that the convention should be limited to addressing campaign spending concerns and related cases, though delegates retain ability to expand or restrict their power within specified limits.
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Requires convention delegates be comprised equally from individuals currently elected to state and local office or selected by election in each Congressional district, with all current or former federal office holders prohibited from serving as delegates.
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Designates this as a continuing application that remains valid until at least two-thirds of state legislatures apply for a convention on the same subject.
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Congress leadership, the Mississippi congressional delegation, and presiding officers of each state legislature requesting their cooperation.
Legislative Description
U.S. Constitution; application to Congress for calling a convention to propose amendments that address concerns raised by Citizens United v. FEC.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/2/2015