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NC H374

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Urges legislatures of all other states that have submitted applications for constitutional conventions to repeal and withdraw their applications.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Effective upon ratification.

Legislative Description

Rescind Constitutional Convention Calls

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/14/2013
Judiciary3/21/2013

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