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NC H146
Joint Resolution
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Elmore
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Urges legislatures of all other states that have applied to Congress for a constitutional convention to repeal and withdraw their applications.
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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.
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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