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NC H935

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Notes that constitutional amendments have been successfully achieved 27 times through less cumbersome methods than an Article V convention.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this resolution to the U.S. Senate Secretary and House Clerk.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House6/14/2011

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