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NC S506

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Hise

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • North Carolina General Assembly applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for calling a single-issue "countermand amendment convention" to decide whether a proposed countermand amendment should be sent to state legislatures for ratification.

  • The application constitutes a continuing request until at least two-thirds of state legislatures make identical or substantially similar applications.

  • Congress is directed to call the Countermand Amendment Convention within 60 days of receiving the 34th state call for the convention.

  • Secretary of State shall transmit copies of the resolution to federal congressional leadership, North Carolina's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislative houses.

  • Resolution becomes effective upon ratification.

Legislative Description

Convention of the States

Constitution

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/4/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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