RI S2724

Rhode Island applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for 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 in effect until at least two-thirds (34) of state legislatures submit applications on the same subject, triggering Congress to call the convention

Nine commissioners would be appointed by majority vote in a joint session of the General Assembly to represent Rhode Island at the convention, with qualifications including U.S. citizenship for 5+ years, state residency for 5+ years, minimum age of 25, and no federal employment or lobbying within specified timeframes

Commissioners are prohibited from voting to alter individual liberty protections in the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights and amendments related to civil rights (13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th Amendments)

A three-member advisory committee consisting of legislators would oversee commissioners, with authority to recall or suspend any commissioner who exceeds their authorized scope within 24 hours of a determination