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NC S36

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Norman Sanderson

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • North Carolina applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a Convention of the States to propose amendments addressing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and limiting terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

  • The application serves as a continuing application in accordance with Article V until legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states submit applications on the same subject matter.

  • The application expires on December 31, 2026.

  • The Secretary of State shall transmit copies of the application to the President, Congress leadership, North Carolina's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures.

  • The resolution becomes effective upon ratification.

Legislative Description

Convention of the States

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

6/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House6/29/2017
Judiciary IV6/27/2017
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/27/2017
Select Committee on Elections4/25/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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