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NC H374
Bill
Status
5/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jordan
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AI Summary
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Rescinds all previous applications made by the North Carolina General Assembly to Congress requesting a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, regardless of when made or whether they sought a limited or general convention.
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Urges legislatures of all other states that have submitted applications for constitutional conventions to repeal and withdraw their applications.
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Cites concerns from former Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and former Associate Justice Arthur J. Goldberg that a constitutional convention could propose sweeping, unlimited changes to the Constitution despite any state-imposed restrictions.
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Directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to state secretaries of state, state legislative leaders, Congress, and the U.S. General Services Administration.
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Effective upon ratification.
Legislative Description
Rescind Constitutional Convention Calls
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/14/2013