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NC H146

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Elmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Rescinds all previous applications 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.

  • Cites former U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Arthur J. Goldberg and other constitutional scholars who warn that such a convention could propose sweeping constitutional changes despite any state-imposed limitations.

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

  • Directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to secretaries of state, legislative leaders, and federal officials in all states and to Congress.

  • Becomes effective upon ratification.

Legislative Description

Rescind Calls for Constitutional Convention

Constitution

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

2/25/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I2/25/2021

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