OH HJR2

Ohio applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a Convention of States, limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress

The application remains active until at least two-thirds of state legislatures (34 states) submit applications on the same subject, triggering Congress's obligation to call the convention

Congress's role is limited to setting a reasonable time and place for the convention's initial meeting; Congress has no authority to set rules, determine delegate numbers, or name delegates

Each state receives one vote at the convention, with state legislatures retaining exclusive authority to select and recall their delegates

Amendments to the Bill of Rights are expressly prohibited from consideration, and the Ohio General Assembly recommends ratification of any proposed amendments be conducted by state legislatures rather than special ratification conventions