Loading chat...
PA HR21
Resolution
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Solomon
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Pennsylvania's General Assembly applies to Congress for an Article V constitutional convention, submitting two separate applications in one omnibus resolution
-
First application seeks a convention limited to proposing term limits for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate members
-
Second application seeks a convention limited to establishing regular appointment intervals for Supreme Court Justices and limiting how long Justices may serve
-
Each application remains active until at least two-thirds of states (34 states) submit applications on the same subject, and each may only be aggregated with other state applications on its specific topic
-
Pennsylvania's Secretary of State must transmit copies to congressional leadership, Pennsylvania's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures
Legislative Description
A Concurrent Resolution calling for a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to consider amendments that limit the number of terms that members of Congress may serve and establish and limit the terms of office for United States Supreme Court Justices.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
1/23/2025