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MS SC590

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi Legislature applies for a constitutional convention under Article V to propose an amendment requiring state legislature approval for increases in federal debt
  • The convention would be limited exclusively to proposing an amendment where a majority of state legislatures must approve any increase in federal debt
  • The application serves as a continuing application until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit equivalent applications for the same convention
  • Secretary of State must transmit certified copies to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the House, Mississippi's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

Legislative Description

United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for federal debt consideration.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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