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NC H935
Bill
Status
6/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jordan
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AI Summary
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Repeals five prior joint resolutions from North Carolina calling for federal constitutional conventions (from 1867, 1907, 1949, 1965, and 1979) and any other such resolutions not specifically enumerated.
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Cites concerns that a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution could not be limited in scope and poses a threat to citizen liberties and the form of government.
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Notes that constitutional amendments have been successfully achieved 27 times through less cumbersome methods than an Article V convention.
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Requires the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to the U.S. Senate Secretary and House Clerk.
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Becomes effective upon ratification.
Legislative Description
Rescind Constitutional Convention Calls
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
6/14/2011