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NC H132
Bill
Status
3/3/2015
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 to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, whether for limited or unlimited amendments.
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Urges legislatures of all other states that have applied for constitutional conventions to repeal and withdraw their applications.
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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.
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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.
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Effective upon ratification.
Legislative Description
Rescind Constitutional Convention Calls
Last Action
Ref To Com On Judiciary I
3/4/2015