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MS HC38

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Alyce Clarke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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