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OK HCR1001
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gary Banz
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AI Summary
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Makes application under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to Congress for calling a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the federal Constitution
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Limits convention scope to four specified subject areas: federal fiscal management/balanced budget; congressional legislative process improvements; restraining federal government powers and unfunded mandates; and state legislative power to repeal federal acts and regulations
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Establishes this as a continuing application that remains in effect until rescinded by the Oklahoma Legislature
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Clarifies the application may be aggregated with other states' applications addressing any of the four subjects to determine if two-thirds threshold is met for calling convention
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Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit copies to federal officials including the President, Congressional leaders, and state legislatures
Legislative Description
United States Constitution; making application for a constitutional convention; distribution.
Government
Last Action
Withdrawn from Calendar; referred to Rules Committee
2/8/2011