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ND HCR3008
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Nelson
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AI Summary
- Applies to Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to restore free and fair elections, addressing issues raised by Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) and related cases
- Requires convention delegates to be comprised equally of individuals currently elected to state and local office, with all federal office holders (current or former) prohibited from serving as delegates
- Reserves the right to restrict or expand delegate powers within the stated limits and retains ability to modify the application's scope
- Treats this as a continuing application to be considered together with similar applications from Vermont (R454), California (Resolution Chapter 77), Illinois (SJR 42), New Jersey (SCR 132), and Rhode Island (HR 7670 and SR 2589) until two-thirds of states have applied
- Directs the Secretary of State to send copies to federal leadership, North Dakota's Congressional Delegation, and state legislative leaders requesting publication in the Congressional Record and interstate cooperation
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution which will restore free and fair elections.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 9 nays 78
2/17/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/12/2017
Full Bill Text
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