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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and as a Member of the United States Senate
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-14
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: House Rules - Monday, February 22, 2021
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/74816
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1R/bills/HCR2015P.htm
Notes: This measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 17 -- and narrowly passed (7-6). The House Rules committee passed it on 2/22. SO, WE MUST NOW contact ALL the House representatives!! And tell the REPUBLICANS that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is just a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set term limits for United States representatives and United States senators
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-28
Committee it's currently in: Go to https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/CommitteeOverView?SessionID=123, select "Senate", and then choose "Government" from the dropdown list.
Latest scheduled hearing link: Senate Rules - Monday, February 22, 2021
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/75463
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1R/bills/SCR1025P.htm
Notes: This measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 15 -- and narrowly passed (4-3-1). It is now in the Senate Rules committee, and will have a hearing there on 2/22. Nevertheless, WE MUST NOW contact ALL the Senators!! Tell the REPUBLICANS that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is just a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!!
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Arkansas
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: To petition Congress to call a constitutional convention
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-26
Committee it's currently in: https://www.cga.ct.gov/gae/
Status page: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HJ00040&which_year=2021
Text of measure: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/TOB/H/PDF/2021HJ-00040-R00-HB.PDF
Notes: Bare call for a non-specific A5C.
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Delaware
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-27
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/house/109?session=1029
Status page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59004
Text of measure: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/195998
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-27
Date it passed the Senate: 2021-02-22
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/house/109
Latest scheduled hearing link: Feb 17 @ 8:00 am in 450 CAP: https://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/Documents/GovO2-17-21.pdf
Status page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59036
Text of measure: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196038
Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 17 -- and it passed! Then, IT PASSED THE SENATE, on 2/22! WE MUST NOW contact all the House Representatives!! Tell the Republicans, especially, that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!! Tell them to ASK Sen. Cowsert WHY his SR 29 -- a BBA-A5C application -- says it can be aggregated with six decades-old A5C applications that are explicitly limited to no topic whatever!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, requiring a balanced budget subject to exceptions necessary to respond to emergencies and provide for the national defense
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-27
Date it passed the Senate: 2021-02-22
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/house/109
Latest scheduled hearing link: Feb 17 @ 8:00 am in 450 CAP: https://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/Documents/GovO2-17-21.pdf
Status page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59040
Text of measure: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196066
Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 17 -- and it passed! Then, IT PASSED THE SENATE, on 2/22! WE MUST NOW contact all the House Representatives!! Tell the Republicans, especially, that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!! Tell them to ASK Sen. Cowsert WHY his SR 29 -- a BBA-A5C application -- says it can be aggregated with six decades-old A5C applications that are explicitly limited to no topic whatever!!!
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Hawaii
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-18
Status page: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=19&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=110&GA=102
Text of measure: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=110&GA=102&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=19&GAID=16&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
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Indiana
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Directs Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article 5 of the Constitution of the United States for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to fix the membership of the United States Supreme Court at nine justices.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-04
Committee it's currently in: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/committees/rules_and_legislative_procedure_4700
Status page: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/resolutions/senate/joint/2
Text of measure: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/resolutions/senate/joint/2#document-ca290403
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applies to Congress for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to provide limits to the number of terms that an individual may serve in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-04
Committee it's currently in: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/committees/rules_and_legislative_procedure_4700
Status page: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/resolutions/senate/joint/10
Text of measure: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/resolutions/senate/joint/10#document-488d00ea
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Iowa
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes specified limitations on the members of Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such an amendment
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-22
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=681
Latest scheduled hearing link: Subcommittee Hearing: Feb 17 @ 8:00 am: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=33039
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR3
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR3
Notes: On 2/15/21, it was referred to a different subcommittee: Lundgren, Bohannan and Bossman. On Feb. 17, its subcommittee heard the measure. Let's contact the committee members and tell them an A5C would be far too risky for the miniscule benefits it could yield!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=681
Latest scheduled hearing link: Subcommittee Hearing: Feb 17 @ 8:30 am: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=33117
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR9
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR9
Notes: On Feb. 17, its subcommittee heard the measure. Let's contact the committee members and tell them an A5C would be far too risky for the miniscule benefits it could yield!! (The resolution is basically of the Convention of States pattern -- "provided,however,that the delegates from Iowa to said convention areexpressly limited to consideration and support of amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, and amendments that limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and no amendments on any other topic." Also, it states "the intention of the General Assembly that this application shall be aggregated with the prior and subsequent applications of other states limited to the purposes identified in this application.")
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-21
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=697
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR4
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR4
Notes: On 1/25, was referred to Subcommittee: Whiting, Boulton, and J. Taylor.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-01
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=697
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR8
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR8
Notes: Referred to Judiciary subcommittee: Zaun, Boulton, and Whiting. The resolution is basically of the Convention of States pattern -- "provided,however,that the delegates from Iowa to said convention areexpressly limited to consideration and support of amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, and amendments that limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and no amendments on any other topic." Also, it states "the intention of the General Assembly that this application shall be aggregated with the prior and subsequent applications of other states limited to the purposes identified in this application."
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A joint resolution requesting the call of a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of terms of office that may be served by federal legislators
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-18
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=702
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR11
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SJR11.pdf
Notes: On 2/25 was referred to Subcommittee: Guth, Bisignano, and Dawson.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and impose limits on the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-18
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=702
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR12
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SJR12.pdf
Notes: On 2/25 was referred to Subcommittee: Guth, Celsi, and Dawson.
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Kansas
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Making application to the Congress of the United States to call a convention of the states on election integrity.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-08
Committee it's currently in: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/committees/ctte_h_electns_1/
Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/hcr5009/
Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/hcr5009_00_0000.pdf
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Kentucky
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=192&CommitteeType=House%20Standing%20Committee
Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/21RS/hjr27.html
Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/21RS/hjr27/orig_bill.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and for members of Congress.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-02
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=194&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee
Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/21RS/sjr56.html
Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/21RS/sjr56/orig_bill.pdf
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Louisiana
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Joint resolution making application to the Congress of the United States calling an Article V Constitutional Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to impose Congressional term limits
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-22
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280078989
Text of measure: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP437&PID=1456&snum=130
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Joint resolution making application to the Congress of the United States calling an Article V Constitutional Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to impose Congressional term limits
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-22
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280078996
Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP0438&snum=130
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Maryland
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2021-02-08
Committee it's currently in: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2021RS&activeTab=divMain
Status page: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0006?ys=2021RS
Text of measure: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hj/hj0006f.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment or amendments to the U.S. Constitution that affirm every individual citizen's right to vote, reserve constitutional rights to natural persons, or authorize regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-29
Committee it's currently in: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ehe&ys=2021RS&activeTab=divMain
Latest scheduled hearing link: Hearing 2/18 at 11:00 a.m.: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ehe&ys=2021RS&activeTab=divMain#divHearingSchedule
Status page: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SJ0007?ys=2021RS
Text of measure: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sj/sj0007F.pdf
Notes: The measure had a Committee hearing 2/18 -- let's tell the whole committee that an A5C would be FAR too risky for what miniscule benefits it could yield!!
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Massachusetts
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: A resolution applying to Congress for a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that will restore balance and integrity to our elections.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-28
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92024
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0429&ssn=0&y=2021
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF429&type=resolution&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A joint resolution to call a constitutional convention to propose a constitutional amendment to provide that members of Congress be subject to term limits
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-10
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92009
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0915&ssn=0&y=2021
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF915&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&type=resolution
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Resolution applying to Congress for a limited convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to restore balance and integrity to elections
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-28
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.html?cmte_id=3101&ls=92
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0390&ssn=0&y=2021
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF390&version=latest&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Resolution applying to Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that members of the Congress be subject to term limts
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-11
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.html?cmte_id=3101&ls=92
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0928&ssn=0&y=2021
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF928&version=latest&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0
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Mississippi
General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget
Description: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 3-7-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, RELATING TO THE COMPACT FOR A BALANCED BUDGET TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION TO DECIDE ISSUES ON BEHALF OF THIS MEMBER STATE AND TO EXTEND THE SUNSET PROVISION OF THE COMPACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2021-02-11
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/HB/HB1326.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1326IN.htm
Notes: This measure zipped thru the House Rules Committee, and then the floor! We must stop it in the Senate!! Contact all Mississippi state senators: "NO on HB 1326!!"
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: A Concurrent Resolution To Provide For The Selection And Authority Of Commissioners To Attend An Article V Convention Called For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/HC/HC0012.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HC/HC0012IN.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments Limited To Requiring That The Supreme Court Of The United States Be Composed Of Nine Justices
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/HC/HC0024.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HC/HC0024IN.htm
General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget
Description: An Act To Amend Section 3-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Compact For A Balanced Budget To Revise The Membership Of Delegates To The Convention To Decide Issues On Behalf Of This Member State And To Extend The Sunset Provision Of The Compact; And For Related Purposes
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/SB/SB2454.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2454IN.htm
Notes: After being referret to the Rules Committee on Feb. 1, it "died in committee" the next day!! Let's not question why -- let's just CELEBRATE!!
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: A Concurrent Resolution To Provide For The Selection And Authority Of Commissioners To Attend An Article V Convention Called For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-05
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/SC/SC0507.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/SC/SC0507IN.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applies for an amendments convention to be called for the purpose of proposing an amendment which shall provide that an increase in the federal debt requires approval from a majority of the legislatures of the separate states
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/SC/SC0522.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/SC/SC0522IN.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A United States Constitution Article V Amendments Convention Specifically Relating To A Federal Balanced Budget Requirement
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/SC/SC0523.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/SC/SC0523IN.htm
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Missouri
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Establishes provisions for the appointment and duties of commissioners to attend an Article V convention
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-14
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB836&year=2021&code=R
Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills211/hlrbillspdf/1803H.01I.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Calls for an Article V convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution placing limits on the federal government
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-25
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/CommitteeDetail.aspx?filter=compage&committee=2507&year=2021&code=R%20&viewCode=&cluster=true
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR17&year=2021&code=R
Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills211/hlrbillspdf/1882H.01I.pdf
Notes: This resolution basically REMOVES the (five-year) "sunset" provision that was on the COS resolution SCR4 as adopted by the Ninety-ninth General Assembly, First Regular Session.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of amending the United States Constitution to establish term limits for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-17
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR36&year=2021&code=R
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Creates procedures for the appointment of commissioners to a convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-06
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Latest scheduled hearing link: Hearing by its committee: Feb 23 @ 9:00 am in Senate Lounge: https://www.senate.mo.gov/hearingsschedule/hrings.htm
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=54242151
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=54242151
Notes: Hearing by its committee: Feb 23 @ 9:00 am in Senate Lounge!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Calls for an Article V Convention of states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to authorize the several states to repeal certain federal actions.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-07
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Latest scheduled hearing link: Hearing by its committee: Feb 23 @ 9:00 am in Senate Lounge: https://www.senate.mo.gov/hearingsschedule/hrings.htm
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=55601388
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=55601388
Notes: Hearing by its committee: Feb 23 @ 9:00 am in Senate Lounge!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: This concurrent resolution applies to the United States Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, for the calling of a convention of the states for the limited purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. This application repeals and supercedes the application for an Article V Convention adopted by the General Assembly in SCR 4 (2017).
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-13
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Latest scheduled hearing link: Hearing by its committee: Feb 23 @ 9:00 am in Senate Lounge: https://www.senate.mo.gov/hearingsschedule/hrings.htm
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=55902801
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=55902801
Notes: Hearing by its committee: Feb 23 @ 9:00 am in Senate Lounge!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Relating to an application to Congress for the calling of an Article V convention of states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding term limits for members of Congress; Be It Further Resolved that this application hereby repeals, rescinds, cancels, renders null and void... and supercedes the application to the Congress of the United States for a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States by this state in Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40 as adopted by the Ninety-ninth General Assembly, Second Regular Session
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-02
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=57168512
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/21info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=57168512
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Montana
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that in the absence of a national emergency the total of all federal outlays made by the Congress for any fiscal year may not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenues for that fiscal year, together with any related and appropriate fiscal restraints
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-18
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00309/Harmony/en/PowerBrowser/PowerBrowserV2/20170221/-1/40522?agendaId=191206#agenda_
Text of measure: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billhtml/HJ0013.htm
Notes: The measure had a committee-hearing Feb. 24 -- and the committee ended up tabling it! In Montana, "In addition to setting aside bills that are later taken up, this motion ['tabling' the bill] is traditionally the motion used [by a committee] to dispose of a bill without requiring consideration by the Committee of the Whole." So, this seems likely to have killed the resolution; anyway. it must get out of the committee by 5/26, or it will miss the Crossover Deadline (for the House to transmit it to the Senate)!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Resolution for Article V of US Constitution convention of states
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Committee it's currently in: Senate Judiciary Committee: see https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0240W$CMTE.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20211&P_COM_NM=%28S%29+Judiciary&P_ACTN_DTM=&U_ACTN_DTM=&Z_ACTION2=Find#cm_table
Text of measure: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/billhtml/SJ0002.htm
Notes: Had a hearing on Jan. 22, 2021. The vote came later, on Jan. 26 -- and GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted 7-4 to "table" the resolution: in Montana, "In addition to setting aside bills that are later taken up, this motion ['tabling' the bill] is traditionally the motion used [by a committee] to dispose of a bill without requiring consideration by the Committee of the Whole." So, this seemed likely to have killed the resolution. However, on Feb. 9 the Senate voted to "take the measure from its committee"! And the next day, they voted on a motion of passing it (to the House); but thankfully, it failed, 24-26!! And then they voted 31-19 to postpone it indefinitely!! Now nothing can salvage it except a delayed vote to reconsider -- but reconsidering it would require a 2/3 majority -- which ain't gonna happen!! YAY!!!
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Nebraska
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Adopt the Faithful Delegate to Federal Article V Convention Act
Date introduced: 2021-01-08
Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/
Latest scheduled hearing link: By its committee, on Feb. 10, 2021, at 1:30 pm in Room 1507: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/calendar/hearings.php?CommitteeID=7
Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=43687
Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/Intro/LB195.pdf
Notes: The measure had a first hearing, by its committee (Government, Military and Veterans Affairs), on Feb. 10, 2021! Tell the committee to vote NO!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Resolution to Congress for convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution
Date introduced: 2021-01-08
Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/
Latest scheduled hearing link: By its committee, on Feb. 10, 2021, at 1:30 pm in Room 1507: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/calendar/hearings.php?CommitteeID=7
Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=43688
Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/Intro/LR14.pdf
Notes: The measure had a first hearing, by its committee (Government, Military and Veterans Affairs), on Feb. 10, 2021! Tell the committee to vote NO!!
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Nevada
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: This bill urges Congress to practice fiscal restraint and applies to Congress for a Constitutional Convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-09
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: The measure's Public Hearing (by its current committee) was on 01/29/2021; its Executive Session will be on Feb. 12 (see Notes below).
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=286&txtFormat=html&sy=2021
Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Fri., Jan. 29. The Executive session, where they voted on it, was Feb. 12; they issued their report on Feb. 16 -- and GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted OVERWHELMINGLY (19-2) that the measure is "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! The measure will now go to the full House floor; but our chances are now GOOD!! Let's back up this committee vote, by telling the representatives that the measure REALLY IS, SUPER-inexpedient to legislate!! Update: 2021-02-25 - "Special Order to Regular Calendar of next Session day Without Objection"!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: This resolution calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution stating that a right to abortion is not secured by the Constitution.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-06
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: The measure's Public Hearing (by its current committee) was on 01/29/2021; its Executive Session will be on Feb. 12 (see Notes below).
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=800&txtFormat=html&sy=2021
Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Fri., Jan. 29. The Executive session, where they voted on it, was Feb. 12; they issued their report on Feb. 16 -- and GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted UNANIMOUSLY (21-0) that the measure is "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! The measure will now go to the full House floor; but our chances are now GOOD!! Let's back up this committee vote, by telling the representatives that the measure REALLY IS, SUPER-inexpedient to legislate!!
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New Jersey
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.
Originated in: General Assembly
Date introduced: 2020-02-03
Committee it's currently in: Go here and click on "State and Local Government" in the Assembly committee-list: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp
Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=ACR98
Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/ACR/98_I1.HTM
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A Concurrent Resolution applying to the Congress of the United States for the calling of an Article V Convention of States for the purpose of limiting certain powers of the federal government.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-14
Committee it's currently in: Click on "State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation" Committee in webpage at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=S
Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=SCR14
Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/SCR/14_I1.HTM
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New Mexico
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Concerns the application of the legislature of the state of New York petitioning the Congress of the United States of America to call a national constitutional convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 130 S.Ct. 876.
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2021-01-06
Committee it's currently in: https://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?id=13
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY making an application to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that limit the terms of office for members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-12
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2021/b372
Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/B372
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Concerns the application of the legislature of the state of New York petitioning the Congress of the United States of America to call a national constitutional convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 130 S.Ct. 876.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-06
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/judiciary
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1070
Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/s1070
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North Carolina
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America, to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States Senate
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-25
Status page: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/H172
Text of measure: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H172v0.pdf
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North Dakota
General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget
Description: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 54-03.3-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the compact for a balanced budget
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-18
Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2021-02-18
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/committees/senate/government-and-veterans-affairs
Status page: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba1429.html
Text of measure: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-index/bi1429.html
Notes: This one passed committee on 2/8/21, and then passed the whole House on Feb. 18 (75-19)!! NOW we must STOP IT in the Senate!! Let's write ALL the senators, RIGHT NOW!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A concurrent resolution calling for a convention to amend the United States Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-05
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: Hearing by its committee will be Feb 19 @ 8:00 am
Status page: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba3033.html
Text of measure: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-index/bi3033.html
Notes: Hearing by its committee was on Feb 19; then on Feb. 22, the committee voted it "Do Pass"! NOW we need to educate the whole House of Representatives, letting them know that this an A5C represents a mortal danger to our Constitution!!
General aim: Rescission of some, or all, of this state's applications for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution, under Article V of the United States Constitution
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-13
Status page: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba4004.html
Text of measure: https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-3003-01000.pdf
Notes: The committee heard this rescission measure on Thurs., Jan. 28 -- and, the majority voted it "do not pass"! Then it went to the whole Senate -- where, on Feb. 9, unfortunately it was voted down (15-32). Never mind -- We'll get 'em next time!!
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Ohio
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: A Joint Resolution making two separate applications to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution related to balancing the federal budget, imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limiting the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-01
Committee it's currently in: https://www.okhouse.gov/Committees/CommitteeMembers.aspx?CommID=436&SubCommID=0
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1015&Session=2100
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/hres/HJR1015%20INT.PDF
Notes: This resolution (pre-filed) contains two separate Art. V convention applications: BBA and COS.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A Joint Resolution calling a convention of states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution related to impeachment proceedings for a standing President
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-01
Committee it's currently in: https://oksenate.gov/committees/rules
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr22&Session=2100
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SRES/SJR22%20INT.PDF
Notes: (pre-filed.)
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: A Joint Resolution naming the resolution and making two separate applications to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution related to balancing the federal budget,imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limiting the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-01
Committee it's currently in: https://oksenate.gov/committees/rules
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf/2021-22%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/votes/Senate/SJR23_VOTES.HTM
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr23&Session=2100
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SRES/SJR23%20INT.PDF
Notes: This resolution (pre-filed) contains two separate Art. V convention applications: BBA and COS. It had a hearing on Feb. 24, and the committee passed it, 10-2!! Let's contact ALL Okla. state senators, and tell them they need to send SJR 23 PACKING!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A Joint Resolution making an application to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution related to proposing requirements for voting procedures for the states
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-01
Committee it's currently in: https://oksenate.gov/committees/rules
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr25&Session=2100
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SRES/SJR25%20INT.PDF
Notes: (pre-filed.)
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Oregon
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Urges Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution consistent with principles that corporations are not people and money is not speech
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-11
Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview
Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HJM1
Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM1
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Applies to Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution that address campaign finance reform.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-11
Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview
Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HJM4
Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM4
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Pennsylvania
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention of states limited to a congressional term limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-24
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=57
Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=57
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Rhode Island
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: JOINT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION OF STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SET A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF TERMS THAT A PERSON MAY BE ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO SET A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF TERMS THAT A PERSON MAY BE ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE U.S. SENATE
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-25
Committee it's currently in: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/ComMembers/ComMemS.asp?ComChoiceS=SJUD
Status page: http://status.rilin.state.ri.us/
Text of measure: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText/BillText21/SenateText21/S0426.pdf
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South Carolina
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Make Application To The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress; To Provide Certain Reservations, Understandings, And Declarations Limiting The Application; And To Provide Certain Selection Criteria For Commissioners As Well As Limitations Upon Their Authority
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-12-09
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3205&session=124&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/3205.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called, Restricted To Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States Senate
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-14
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3663&session=124&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/3663.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States, To Be Called By Congress, Restricted To Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution In Order To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, To Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And To Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-12-09
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0033&session=124&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/33.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Make Application To The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress; To Provide Certain Reservations, Understandings, And Declarations Limiting The Application; And To Provide Certain Selection Criteria For Delegates To A Convention Of The States As Well As Limitations Upon Their Authority
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-12-09
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0133&session=124&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/133.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called, Restricted To Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government Through A Balanced Budget Amendment
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-12-09
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0141&session=124&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/141.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called, Restricted To Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States Senate
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-12-09
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0363&session=124&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/363.htm
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South Dakota
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-19
Committee it's currently in: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Committee/498/Detail
Status page: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/21936
Text of measure: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/21936/211655
Notes: At its committee hearing on Feb. 1st 2021, HJR 5001 was voted down -- and THEN, "deferred to the 41st Day" -- which means, the committee cannot take it up again that session! (The 41st legislative day is the day after the session closes!) So, the only way it can reach the House floor is if at least 24 representatives vote to "smoke it out" of committee -- which to happen, must occur within three legislative days -- which it didn't!! YAY -- this thing looks dead!!!
General aim: Rescission of some, or all, of this state's applications for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Rescinding House Joint Resolution 1001, adopted in 2015 calling for a constitutional convention for a federal balanced budget
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-21
Status page: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/21803
Text of measure: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/21803/212335
Notes: This measure was originally scheduled for a committee hearing Feb. 1; but then they "rescheduled" (postponed) it, to be at the Committee's hearing on Mon. Feb. 8. The committee voted to "report it out of committee without" any recommendation (for or against). Next it went to the Senate floor -- where, on Feb. 9, unfortunately but JUST BARELY it was voted down (17-18). Never mind -- We'll get 'em next time!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-03
Committee it's currently in: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Committee/515/Detail
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/217798.pdf
Status page: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/22435
Text of measure: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/22435/215771
Notes: This one had a committee hearing on 2/24/21 -- and, GOOD NEWS!!! The vote to pass the measure FAILED, and then a vote to "Defer the measure to the 41st legislative day" PASSED!! Now, the only way it's likely to survive is if the Senate votes to "smoke it out" of committee -- but that can happen only "if no more than three legislative days have passed since the committee reported that the bill or resolution was tabled or deferred to the 41st legislative day", and only "if the motion is supported by the vote of one-third or more of the members-elect"!! It would appear that the first legislative day next week is their last chance to do that!! Let's tell the Senate that would be a BAD MOVE!!!
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Tennessee
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Makes application to Congress for the purpose of calling an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms to which a person may be elected as a member of the Congress of the United States.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-06
Committee it's currently in: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/sub-public-service.aspx
Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0008&ga=112
Text of measure: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HJR0008.pdf
Notes: This one is on the subcommittee's calendar for a hearing March 3, 2021!! Let the subcommittee know that an Article V convention is a BAD idea -- and so are term limits, for that matter!!
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Texas
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to prohibit abortion, euthanasia, and certain other acts.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-01-12
Status page: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR15
Text of measure: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00015I.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court to nine
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-12-14
Status page: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR45
Text of measure: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR45
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the number of terms that a person may be elected to Congress.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-22
Status page: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR95
Text of measure: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00095I.htm
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Utah
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: General Assembly requests that the convention of the States be limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-05
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2022/195
Status page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/J.R.H.3
Text of measure: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2022/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRH003/JRH003%20As%20Introduced.pdf
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Virginia
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: United States Constitution; application for a convention of the states. Makes application to Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2020-12-03
Committee it's currently in: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+com+H20
Status page: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+sum+HJ516
Text of measure: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?211+ful+HJ516
Notes: On Feb. 5, it was "Left in Rules." That's saying that it missed the (Feb. 5) Crossover Deadline. YAY -- this one's DEAD!!!!
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Washington
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and terms of office for federal officials and for members of Congress.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2021-02-10
Committee it's currently in: https://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4001&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4001-Constitutional%20convention.pdf?q=20210212183020
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit terms of office for federal officials and for members of Congress.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-12-15
Committee it's currently in: https://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/SGE/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8000&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8000-Constitutional%20convention.pdf?q=20210112102450
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Requesting an amendment to the United States Constitution on campaign finance reform...or Congress to call a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-01-14
Committee it's currently in: https://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/RULE/Pages/default.aspx
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/Home/Documents/28506?//SGE/////year
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8002&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8002-Campaign%20finance%20reform.pdf
Notes: The committee had a hearing on this measure, 1/29/2021; the Executive Session for it -- where they voted -- was on 2/5/2021. They voted 3-2, for passage! Now, it's back in the Rules committee, but we need to convince the whole Senate of the wisdom of REJECTING this measure!! (Note, this resolution is a time-conditioned Con-con call: "[I]f Congress does not propose a constitutional amendment satisfying the principles described herein by November 5, 2024, then this memorial constitutes a petition by the state of Washington, speaking through its legislature, and pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, to the Congress to call a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments, as prescribed previously herein, to the Constitution of the United States of America".)
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West Virginia
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Providing procedure for WV to select delegates to Article V Convention
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-18
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2021&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB332%20INTR.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=332
Notes: This one was to have a hearing: Feb 26 @ 9:00 am, in the Senate Judiciary Committee!! Let's let the whole Senate know that a "Delegate Bill" such as SB332 CAN'T CONTROL REPRESENTATIVES OF "WE THE PEOPLE" AT any constitution-amending convention!!
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Wisconsin
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2021-02-24
Committee it's currently in: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/committees/assembly/2357
Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr9
Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/ajr9
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Relating to: Convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-11
Committee it's currently in: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/committees/senate/2275
Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr8
Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/sjr8
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Wyoming
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article 21 V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2021-02-24
Status page: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2021/SJ0002
Text of measure: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2021/SJ0002
Notes: As of 2/26, the bill has not yet been officially introduced: it has only been "received for introduction" and given a bill-nr.
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