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MS HC113

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dan Eubanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a convention of states to propose amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and limiting terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of this application to the President, Congress, and state legislative leaders to request cooperation in aggregating applications from other states.

  • Establishes this application as continuing until legislatures of at least two-thirds of states submit applications on the same subjects, allowing aggregation with other states' applications on balancing the federal budget or limiting federal power.

  • Instructs Mississippi delegates not to support term limits for members of Congress.

Legislative Description

Congress; urge to call a convention of States to propose limited amendments to the Constitution.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2016

Full Bill Text

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