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OK HCR1001

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes application under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to Congress for calling a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the federal Constitution

  • 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

  • Establishes this as a continuing application that remains in effect until rescinded by the Oklahoma Legislature

  • 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

  • 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Withdrawn from Calendar; referred to Rules Committee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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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