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MS HC36
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jansen Owen
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AI Summary
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Applies to U.S. Congress under Article V of the Constitution to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment requiring the Supreme Court be composed of nine justices
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Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to congressional leadership, Mississippi's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures to seek cooperation
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Specifies that Congress's role is ministerial only, limited to naming a reasonable time and place for the convention, with no authority over convention rules or delegate selection
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Establishes that voting at any such convention shall be on a one-state, one-vote basis, and expressly prohibits consideration of any amendments affecting the Bill of Rights
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Declares this a continuing application until two-thirds of states apply on the same subject, and reserves Mississippi's right to instruct or recall its delegates at any time
Legislative Description
Congress; urge to call convention of the states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments limited to requiring the U.S. Supreme Court be composed of 9 justices.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/5/2022