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MS HC48

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Credell Calhoun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments regulating campaign spending by organizations.

  • States that the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling removed restrictions on independent political spending, resulting in unjust influence by powerful economic forces on elections and governance.

  • Specifies that convention delegates should be comprised equally from individuals currently elected to state and local office or selected by election in Congressional districts, with all current or former federal officeholders prohibited from serving as delegates.

  • Constitutes a continuing application that remains valid until two-thirds of state legislatures apply for a convention on the same subject.

  • Directs distribution of copies to federal legislative leadership, Mississippi's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislative houses.

Legislative Description

U.S. Constitution; application to Congress for calling a convention to propose amendments that address concerns raised by Citizens United.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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