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NC H132

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Rescinds all previous applications made by the North Carolina General Assembly to Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, whether for limited or unlimited amendments.

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

  • Cites concerns from former Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Goldberg and constitutional scholars that a convention could propose sweeping changes to the Constitution beyond stated limitations.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to all state secretaries of state, state legislative presiding officers, Congress members, and the U.S. General Services Administration.

  • Effective upon ratification.

Legislative Description

Rescind Constitutional Convention Calls

Last Action

Ref To Com On Judiciary I

3/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I3/4/2015

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