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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 require persons to provide verifiable evidence of legal citizenship in order to be qualified as electors for federal office elections

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-14

Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/71001?SessionId=121

Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1R/bills/HCR2001P.htm

Notes: The House Federal Relations Committee heard HCR 2001 on Feb. 20, 2019. They voted to pass it; but not before they had voted to "strike everything" and amend it -- that is, they turned it into a completely different resolution, one "EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE NAVAJO GENERATING STATION"!! (you can see the text which passed the whole House here: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1R/bills/HCR2001H.htm ) So, NEVER MIND!

HCR2022

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: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-05

Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/71868

Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1R/bills/HCR2022P.htm

Notes: The House Federal Relations Committee heard HCR 2022 on Feb. 13, 2019. They voted to pass it; and on Feb. 18, the Rules Committee did likewise. On Monday, Mar. 4, it passed Third Reading in the House; since there was no motion to Reconsider, it's now in the Senate! However, Arizona adjourned its regular session -- and no measures carry over to 2020! YAY!!

SCR1014

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-31

Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/71971

Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1r/bills/scr1014p.htm

Notes: SCR 1014 passed the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tues., Feb. 26; and the Senate Rules Committee passed it the next day! However, Arizona adjourned its regular session -- and no measures carry over to 2020! YAY!!

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Arkansas

SJR3

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Applying to the United States Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United Sates 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 the United States Congress

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-15

Status page: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019/2019R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=SJR3

Text of measure: ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bills/2019R/Public/SJR3/SJR3012820191339.pdf

Notes: The measure went rushing through--on skids pre-greased! The Senate STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS Committee had a hearing on SJR 3 on Jan. 24 (2019); unfortunately, they passed it (5-1). The whole Senate amended it on 1/28 --and passed it the next day! In the House, the House State Agencies & Governmental Affairs committee heard the measure on Feb. 6th --and passed it!! It hit a few speed bumps at that point; but after the House amended it, the Senate finally voted on Feb. 14, passing the amended version, and sending it to the Governor. This is the first COS measure passed since 2017! Let's slate it for well-deserved rescission!!

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

HJ00040

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Resolution petitioning Congress to convene an Article V convention to establish term limits

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-24

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=2019

Text of measure: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2019/TOB/h/pdf/2019HJ-00040-R00-HB.PDF

Notes: Good news: The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; and, measures will NOT carry over to 2020! (This measure has DIED!!)

HJ00045

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: RESOLUTION PETITIONING CONGRESS TO CONVENE AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO OVERTURN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-24

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=HJ00045&which_year=2019

Text of measure: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2019/TOB/h/pdf/2019HJ-00045-R00-HB.PDF

Notes: Good news: The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; and, measures will NOT carry over to 2020! (This measure has DIED!!)

HJ00055

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: RESOLUTION PETITIONING CONGRESS TO CONVENE AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO REPEAL THE SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-25

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=HJ00055&which_year=2019

Text of measure: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2019/TOB/h/pdf/2019HJ-00055-R00-HB.PDF

Notes: Good news: The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; and, measures will NOT carry over to 2020! (This measure has DIED!!)

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Delaware

HCR5

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 an amendments convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to address concerns resulting from the United States Supreme Court's

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

Committee it's currently in: http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=502

Status page: http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=37108

Text of measure: http://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=37108&legislationTypeId=3&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HCR5

Notes: HCR 5 had a hearing on April 10, 2019 - and the committee "tabled" it. But in Delaware, I'm not sure that implies the measure is totally dead! Now the Delaware's 2019 Regular Session has ended; however, in Delaware, all measures carry over to 2020! Let's contact the committee members and say, "VOTE NO on HCR 5, and any other calls for an Article V convention!!"

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Florida

H0883

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 Article V convention for purpose of proposing amendment to U.S. Constitution to permanently restore free & fair elections in U.S.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-18

Committee it's currently in: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=3001

Status page: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/883/?Tab=BillText

Text of measure: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/883/BillText/Filed/PDF

Notes: Good news! Florida's 2019 session has adjourned; and this measure will NOT carry over to 2020! YAY!!

S1230

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Urging Congress to call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permanently restore free and fair elections in the United States, etc.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-19

Committee it's currently in: Will go to 3 Senate committees (potentially; it's currently in the 1st of these): Ethics and Elections (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/EE); Government Oversight and Accountability (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/GO); and Rules (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/RC)

Status page: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1230/?Tab=BillHistory

Text of measure: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1230/?Tab=BillText

Notes: Good news! Florida's 2019 session has adjourned; and this measure will NOT carry over to 2020! YAY!!

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Georgia

HR53

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: 2019-01-28

Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=27

Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HR/53

Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HR/53

HR181

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; and for other purposes.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-08

Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=27

Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HR/181

Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/180935.pdf

SR237

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-22

Date it passed the Senate: 2019-03-07

Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=27

Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/SR/237

Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/184142.pdf

Notes: One Feb. 28, the Senate Rules Committee reported "favorably" for SR 237! And on Mar. 7, it passed the Senate! It's now in the House Rules Committee. And although Georgia has ended its 2019 Regular Session, it carries measures over to 2020 -- so, we need to keep an eye on this one, and the other Georgia A5C measures!!

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Hawaii

HCR20

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Requesting Congress To Convene A Limited National Convention Under Article V For The Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution That Will Limit The Influence Of Money In Our Electoral Process.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-19

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2019

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2019

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/HCR20_.htm

Notes: Hawaii now has adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!

HCR174

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Urging 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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-03-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=LMG&year=2019

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174&year=2019

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/HCR174_.htm

Notes: Hawaii now has adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!

SCR36

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-05

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PSM&year=2019

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2019

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/SCR36_.pdf

Notes: Hawaii now has adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!

SCR131

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Requesting Congress To Convene A Limited National Convention Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For The Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution That Will Limit The Influence Of Money In The Electoral Process

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2019

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131&year=2019

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/SCR131_.htm

Notes: On Mar. 19, the JDC had a hearing on SCR 131: "The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED." Then on April 1, it passed the Senate! It's now in the House Judiciary Committee (see link). But, Hawaii adjourned its regular session -- and no RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!

SR100

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2019

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100&year=2019

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/SR100_.htm

Notes: SR 100 was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3-19-2019; and the committee "deferred" it. That's good news; but in Hawaii, I'm not sure that implies the measure is totally dead! BUT -- Hawaii has now adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!

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Idaho

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Illinois

HJR0020

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 and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-29

Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2312

Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=20&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101

Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=20&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. Though the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has adjourned, all measures carry over to the 2020 session!

HJR0034

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-14

Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2312

Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=34&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101

Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=34&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. Though the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has adjourned, all measures carry over to the 2020 session!

HJR0043

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-27

Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2312

Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=43&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101

Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=43&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. Though the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has adjourned, all measures carry over to the 2020 session!

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Indiana

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Iowa

HJR10

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: A joint resolution requesting the calling of a constitutional 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: 2019-02-19

Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=681

Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HJR10

Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HJR10

Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; BUT, the measures carry over to 2020!!

SJR6

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Constitutional convention to restore balance and integrity to our elections by proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that will permanently protect free and fair elections in America by addressing, among other things, issues raised by the decisions of the United States supreme court in TLSB 1732XS (4) 88 ss/jh Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010), and related cases and events

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=702

Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR6

Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR6

Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; BUT, the measures carry over to 2020!!

SJR11

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: A joint resolution requesting the call of a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to term limits for federal legislators

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-29

Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=702

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=28742

Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR11

Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR11

Notes: A subcommittee of the Senate State Government Committee has recommended passage of this Con-con measure! And though Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, measures carry over to 2020! PLEASE contact all members of the committee (see committee-link) and ask them to "VOTE NO on SJR 11 -- to defend and uphold our Constitution!!!"

SJR15

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2302

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-12

Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=702

Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR15

Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR15

Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; BUT, the measures carry over to 2020!!

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Kansas

HCR5009

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: 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: 2019-02-10

This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.

Latest scheduled hearing link: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/committees/ctte_h_fed_st_1/documents/agenda/weekly/20190317.pdf

Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/hcr5009/

Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/hcr5009_00_0000.pdf

Notes: The House Federal & State Affairs committee heard HCR 5009 on March 13; and on Mar. 20, it voted to recommend its adoption! And, though the legislature has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, active measures carry over to 2020! Let's contact the whole House of Representatives, and tell them why they must "VOTE NO on HCR 5009 !!"

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Kentucky

HJR87

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, 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: 2019-02-08

Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=148&CommitteeType=House%20Standing%20Committee

Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr87.html#actions

Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/hjr87/orig_bill.pdf

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. The measure was to have a hearing on Mar. 4, 2019, for discussion purposes only. But thankfully, the Kentucky Legislature adjourned its Regular Session on Mar. 28th; and NO measures carry over to 2020!!

SJR102

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, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-14

Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee

Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr102.html

Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/sjr102/orig_bill.pdf

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Louisiana

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Maine

HP0264

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-24

Committee it's currently in: http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/SLG

Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP0264&snum=129

Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/HP026401.asp

Notes: HP 264 had a hearing on May 1, 2019, before the (joint) Committee on State and Local Government (testimony offered can be accessed here: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP0264&snum=129#). The committee held a vote on the measure May 6th: this meeting resulted in a "divided report": meaning, "The Committee vote has not yet been finalized but so far it looks like a Divided Report is expected." The final results were published May 17 -- and GOOD NEWS!! A majority of the committee voted 'ONTP' (Ought Not to Pass)! whereas, a minority voted that it 'Ought to Pass'. But on May 21, the House accepted the majority recommendation of the committee!! This Joint Resolution is dead on the vine! YAY!!!

SP0105

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO RESTORE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-24

Committee it's currently in: http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/SLG

Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=SP0105&snum=129

Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/SP010501.asp

Notes: SP 105 had a hearing on May 1, 2019, before the (joint) Committee on State and Local Government (testimony offered can be accessed here: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=SP0105&snum=129#). The committee held a vote on the measure May 6th -- which resulted in a (unanimous) ONTP ("Ought Not To Pass") report! That means, "the Bill is placed in the Legislative File, a Communication is sent by the Committee chairs to the chambers and no further action is taken." YAY!!! Great work!!

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Maryland

HJ0001

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

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 to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a member of the U.S. Senate.

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-25

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=hj0001&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hj/hj0001f.pdf

Notes: The measure had a hearing on Mar. 4th; then, on Mar. 14th, the committee issued an "Unfavorable" Report on the measure; but in Maryland, the measure goes to the floor anyway--where the committee's action "may be reversed, but this is infrequent." But April 8 was the last day of the session -- and of the whole legislature (so no bills carry-over). YAY!!!

HJ0002

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

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 to the U.S. Constitution that authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-02-08

Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=cmtepage&stab=02&id=hru&tab=subject3&ys=2019RS

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=hj0002&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hj/hj0002f.pdf

Notes: The measure was had a hearing on Mar. 4th (see link)! And, GOOD NEWS: the committee gave it an "unfavorable report," and the measure was withdrawn!! YAYY!!!!

HJ0005

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: 2019-02-08

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=hj0005&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hj/hj0005f.pdf

SJ0001

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

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 to the U.S. Constitution that authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-25

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=sj0001&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/sj/sj0001f.pdf

Notes: The measure had a hearing on Feb. 14th; then, on Mar. 11th, the committee issued an "Unfavorable" Report on the measure; but in Maryland, the measure goes to the floor anyway--where the committee's action "may be reversed, but this is infrequent." But April 8 was the last day of the session -- and of the whole legislature (so no bills carry-over). YAY!!!

SJ0003

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-04

Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=cmtepage&tab=subject3&id=sru&stab=02&ys=2019RS

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=03&id=sj0003&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/sj/sj0003F.pdf

Notes: April 8 was the last day of the session -- and of the whole legislature (so no bills carry-over). YAY!!!

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Massachusetts

H3208

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-26

Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191/Hearings

Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3208

Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3208/House/Resolution/Text

Notes: This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! Let's contact the committee members and tell them why an A5C is not, at present, WORTH THE RISK!!

H3213

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 of Congress; and for members of Congress

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191/Hearings

Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213

Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213/House/Resolution/Text

Notes: This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! Let's contact the committee members and tell them why an A5C is not, at present, WORTH THE RISK!!

S2163

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Calls on Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution that would affirm that (a) the rights protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights of natural persons, i.e. human individuals, only and (b) Congress and the states shall place limits on political contributions and expenditures to ensure that all citizens have access to the political process, and the spending of money to influence elections is not protected free speech under the First Amendment; [or] within 6 months Congress to call a limited Convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing Amendments, as prescribed previously herein

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191/Hearings

Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2163

Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2163/Senate/Resolution/Text

Notes: This resolution gives Congress 6 months from the date of its passage, to submit an acceptable amendment to the states for ratification; else, this resolution will constitute an application for an Article V convention. This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! Let's contact the committee members and tell them why an A5C is not, at present, WORTH THE RISK!!

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Michigan

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Minnesota

HF855

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal constraints 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: 2019-02-07

Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/91005

Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0855&ssn=0&y=2019

Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF855&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0

Notes: The Minnesota legislature's 2019 Regular Session adjourned on May 20, 2019. However, measures will carry over to 2020! This measure is still a threat! Let's educate its committee's members about why a Con-con could overturn our Constitutional Republic!!

SF1544

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Resolution applying to the United States Congress to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America that will restore free and fair elections

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-21

Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.php?cmte_id=3101&ls=91

Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF1544&y=2019&ssn=0&b=senate#actions

Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1544&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&type=resolution

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Mississippi

SC590

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES URGING CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY LAW ENACTED BY CONGRESS SHALL EMBRACE ONLY ONE SUBJECT, WHICH SHALL BE CLEARLY EXPRESSED IN ITS TITLE.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-13

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/history/SC/SC0590.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2019/html/SC/SC0590IN.htm

Notes: This measure died in committee!! YAY!!!!

SC596

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 To Call An Amendment Convention Of The States Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, And Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-18

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/history/SC/SC0596.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2019/html/SC/SC0596IN.htm

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. This measure unfortunately slipped through the legislature on ALEC-greased skids!! Let's educate these Mississippi legislators, so they'll know better -- and so we can get them to rescind this resolution!!!

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Missouri

HCR19

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Calls for an Article V convention of states to modify the thirteenth amendment of the United States Constitution

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2022&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true

Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR19&year=2019&code=R

Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/0549H.01I.pdf

Notes: This resolution is to call a convention ostensibly limited to removing "except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted" from the thirteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The motivation for this, allegedly, is that "the legislature of the state of Missouri favors a proposal to remove 'except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted' from the thirteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, thus completely abolishing the practice of involuntary servitude." But the GOOD news is, the Regular Session adjourned on May 17 -- and NO MEASURES carry over to 2020!! YAY!!!

HCR29

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Urges Congress to repeal, and calls for an Article V convention to repeal, the 16th and 17th amendments to the United States Constitution

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-04

Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2032&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true

Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR29&year=2019&code=R

Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/1045H.01I.pdf

HCR37

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Urges Congress to convene a national convention for the purposes of reforming the campaign finance system

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-11

Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2022&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true

Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR37&year=2019&code=R

Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/1615H.02I.pdf

HCR44

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: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-18

Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2027&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true

Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR44&year=2019&code=R

Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/1991H.01I.pdf

SCR8

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests Congress to call an Article V Convention of the states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which regulate elections.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-23

Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=1925990

Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/pdf-bill/intro/SCR8.pdf

Notes: The measure's Senate committee (see committee-link) held a hearing on this measure on Feb. 26. And on Mar. 12, the committee recommended "Do Pass"! However, there's GOOD NEWS -- the Regular Session adjourned for good on May 17 -- and NO MEASURES carry over to 2020! WOO HOO!!!

SCR15

General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention

Description: This concurrent resolution creates procedures for the appointment of commissioners to a convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution calls for such commissioners to be appointed by the General Assembly and creates a Joint Legislative Committee to submit names to the General Assembly to be considered for appointment. The Joint Legislative Committee shall also submit instructions governing the duties of the commissioners at the convention to the General Assembly for its approval.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-05

Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2950011

Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2950011

SCR20

General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention

Description: Supports rules and procedures for Article V Conventions adopted by the Assembly of State Legislatures on June 17, 2016

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-20

Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/

Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=4380036

Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/pdf-bill/intro/SCR20.pdf

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Montana

HJ25

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution hereby petition the United States Congress to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America that will restore free and fair elections

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-20

Committee it's currently in: See https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2019-house-committees.pdf and scroll down to "State Administration"

Status page: http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=25&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=HJ&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20191

Text of measure: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2019/billhtml/HJ0025.htm

Notes: HJ25 had a hearing on Feb. 26; at that time, the House State Administration committee decided to "TABLE" HJ25, which motion means "Consideration of bill or resolution is set aside. Consideration may be resumed at the will of the committee. In addition to setting aside bills that are later taken up, this motion is traditionally the motion used to dispose of a bill without requiring consideration by the Committee of the Whole. However, the full house can vote to remove the bill or resolution from the committee." However, Montana adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and, no measures carry over to 2020 -- because there's no 2020 session!! YAY!!!

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Nebraska

LB451

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: 2019-01-18

Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/calendar/hearings.php?CommitteeID=7

Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=37663

Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB451.pdf

Notes: ALERT!!! This measure is to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LB451!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.

LR7

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: The Legislature of the State of Nebraska hereby 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

Date introduced: 2019-01-14

Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/calendar/hearings.php?CommitteeID=7

Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=36936

Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LR7.pdf

Notes: ALERT!!! This measure is to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LR7!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.

LR9

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Apply to the United States Congress to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would restore free and fair elections

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Journal/r1journal.pdf#page=702

Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=37178

Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LR9.pdf

Notes: LR 9 was scheduled for a hearing Mar. 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm, in Room 1507, by its current committee (see committee-link). CONTACT the committee-members, tell them why they MUST "Vote NO on Con-con call LR 9 !!" Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.

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Nevada

AJR5

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Submitting an application to Congress to call an Article V convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the United States Constitution to restore free and fair elections.

Originated in: Assembly

Date introduced: 2019-03-20

Committee it's currently in: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/80th2019/Committee/234/Overview

Status page: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/80th2019/Bill/6699/Overview

Text of measure: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/80th2019/Bill/6699/Text

Notes: Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, as of 4/13/19 there is no further action allowed on this measure!

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New Hampshire

HB519

General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention

Description: AN ACT - relative to selection of delegates to an Article V convention.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-03

Committee it's currently in: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=7

Status page: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/bill_status.aspx?lsr=250&sy=2019&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2019&txtbillnumber=HB519

Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=246&txtFormat=html&sy=2019

Notes: HB519's House committee (Legislative Administration) had a hearing on the measure Wed., Feb. 6. They held a vote on it in their Executive Session on Feb. 13, and ... GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted that it was "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! YAY!!!

HCR1

General aim: Rescission of some, or all, of this state's applications for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Rescinding all requests by the New Hampshire legislature for a federal constitutional convention

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-02

Committee it's currently in: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=7

Status page: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0217&sy=2019&txtsessionyear=2019&txtbillnumber=HCR1&sortoption=

Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?sy=2019&id=230&txtFormat=html

Notes: Prefiled 12/26/2018.

HCR6

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: An 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: 2019-01-03

Committee it's currently in: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=16

Latest scheduled hearing link: Public Hearing: 2/6/2019 11:00 am LOB 206. Committee in Executive Session: 10/2/2019.

Status page: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/bill_status.aspx?lsr=789&sy=2019&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2019&txtbillnumber=HCR6

Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=740&txtFormat=html&sy=2019

Notes: This measure's House committee (State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs) had a hearing on the measure Wed., Feb. 6. In their Executive Session on Mar. 6, they voted to "Retain [the measure] in Committee". This is a good sign -- but it means simply that the committee decided to "retain the bill for further work during the second year of the legislative session". But now for the BAD sign: This measure was scheduled to be discussed in committee's Executive Session, on 10/2/2019! Let's contact the committee members and tell them why term limits are self-defeating, and (anyway) an A5C is not, in this day and age, WORTH THE RISK!! ( Josh.Adjutant@leg.state.nh.us; Amanda.Bouldin@leg.state.nh.us; Ryan.Buchanan@leg.state.nh.us; Fred.Davis@leg.state.nh.us; Joyce.Fulweiler@leg.state.nh.us; Patricia.Klee@leg.state.nh.us; Latha.Mangipudi@leg.state.nh.us; Linda.Massimilla@leg.state.nh.us; Israel.Piedra@leg.state.nh.us; Craig.Thompson@leg.state.nh.us; Anne.Warner@leg.state.nh.us; al.baldasaro@leg.state.nh.us; Joel.Desilets@leg.state.nh.us; pkatsakiores@comcast.net; richard.lascelles@leg.state.nh.us; Qtipnh@aol.com; dick.marple@leg.state.nh.us; JP.Marzullo@leg.state.nh.us; Reed.Panasiti@leg.state.nh.us; skip@lavalleys.com )

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New Jersey

ACR73

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: his Assembly concurrent resolution applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of the States limited to proposing 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

Originated in: General Assembly

Date introduced: 2018-01-09

Committee it's currently in: Assembly State and Local Government Committee (see at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=A)

Status page: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=ACR73

Text of measure: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/ACR/73_I1.HTM

Notes: Identical to ACR 84 from the 2016-17 legislature.

SCR28

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: This Assembly concurrent resolution applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of the States limited to proposing 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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2018-01-09

Committee it's currently in: Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (see at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=S)

Status page: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=SCR28

Text of measure: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/SCR/28_I1.HTM

Notes: Identical to SCR 42 from the 2016-17 legislature.

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New Mexico

HJR4

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Free & Fair Election Amendment Convention

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-15

Committee it's currently in: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=HCPAC

Status page: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=JR&legno=4&year=19

Text of measure: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/resolutions/house/HJR04.html

Notes: The resolution had a committee-hearing Saturday, February 16. But no vote was ever taken; and now the Regular Session has adjourned, and there's virtually no chance this measure will carry over to 2020!! GOOD WORK!!!

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New York

A01248

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

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: 2019-01-14

Committee it's currently in: https://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?id=13

Status page: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A01248&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y

Text of measure: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A01248&term=2019&Text=Y

Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!

B00796

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-20

Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance

Status page: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=B00796&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y

Text of measure: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=B00796&term=2019&Summary=Y&Text=Y

Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!

J00240

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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 impose fiscal limits on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance

Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2019/j240

Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/J240

Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!

K00063

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Assembly

Date introduced: 2019-01-29

Committee it's currently in: https://nyassembly.gov/comm/?id=24

Status page: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=K00063&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y

Text of measure: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=K00063&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y

Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!

S01763

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/judiciary

Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s1763

Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/S1763

Notes: This is the Senate version of A01248. New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!

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North Carolina

H390

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 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 Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-03-19

Committee it's currently in: https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/HouseStanding/2

Status page: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/H390

Text of measure: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/House/PDF/H390v1.pdf

Notes: Originally referred to the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, on April 15, 2019 it was withdrawn from that committee and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. The next day (!) that committee reported favorably on the measure; and it was re-committed to its original committee. Let's contact the members of that committee (see link), and let them know that 1) the Convention of States has been lying to legislators about how much support they have, and 2) they're misleading them also in saying that those legislators can control (at all) an Article 5 Convention!!

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North Dakota

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Ohio

SJR2

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Application to the Congress of the United States for a Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States that is 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 Members of Congress.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-09-24

Status page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-status?id=GA133-SJR-2

Text of measure: http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_133/resolutions/sjr2/IN/00?format=pdf

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

HJM2

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

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: 2019-01-11

Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview

Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HJM2

Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM2

Notes: Good news! Oregon's Regular Session has ended, and this measure DIED IN COMMITTEE -- and will not carry over to 2020!!!

HJM4

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

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: 2019-01-11

Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview

Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HJM4

Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM4

Notes: Good news! Oregon's Regular Session has ended, and this measure DIED IN COMMITTEE -- and will not carry over to 2020!!!

HJM10

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Applies to Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on federal government, limit power and jurisdiction of federal government and limit terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-18

Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview

Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HJM10

Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM10/Introduced

Notes: Good news! Oregon's Regular Session has ended, and this measure DIED IN COMMITTEE -- and will not carry over to 2020!!!

SJM10

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-28

Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/SRULES/Overview

Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/SJM10

Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJM10/Introduced

Notes: Good news! Oregon's Regular Session has ended, and this measure DIED IN COMMITTEE -- and will not carry over to 2020!!!

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Pennsylvania

HR206

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States 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.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-06-03

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/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=206

Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=R&billNbr=0206&pn=1938

HR457

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: A Concurrent Resolution calling for a Free and Fair Elections Amendment to the Constitution of the United States via a Convention of States, pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to authorize the states to apply disclosure rules and reasonable guidelines on election campaign contributions and expenditures.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-09-03

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=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=457

Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=457

SR192

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: A Concurrent Resolution calling for a Free and Fair Elections Amendment to the Constitution of the United States via a Convention of the States, pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, which would authorize the states to apply disclosure rules and reasonable guidelines on election campaign contributions and expenditures.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-08-07

Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S

Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=192

Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=192

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

H3017

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 Propose An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government Through A Balanced Budget Amendment

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=H#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3017&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/3017.htm

Notes: Prefiled 12/18/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

H3125

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: 2019-01-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=H#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3125&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/3125.htm

Notes: Prefiled 12/18/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

H3166

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Make An Application Of The General Assembly 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: 2019-01-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=H#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3166&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/3166.htm

Notes: Prefiled 12/18/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

S0028

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: 2019-01-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=28&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/28.htm

Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

S0112

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=112&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/112.htm

Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

S0125

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=125&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/125.htm

Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

S0192

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 Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Restricted To Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution Regarding Campaign Finance Reform

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=192&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/192.htm

Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

S0663

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: 2019-03-14

Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0663&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/prever/663_20190314.htm

Notes: The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).

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South Dakota

HJR1005

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: 2019-01-25

Status page: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=HJR1005&Session=2019

Text of measure: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?File=HJR1005P.htm&Session=2019&Version=Printed&Bill=HJR1005

Notes: Well, it LOOKED like good news... At HJR 1005's hearing on Feb. 6, the House State Affairs committee voted to defer the measure "to the 41st legislative day"--which normally means, they killed it... BUT!! The S.D. Legislature has a way to force a committee to cough up (so to speak) a measure they've so deferred. (It's similar to a "discharge petition," but it's called "Smoking out".) And they used that to force the committee to discharge HJR 1005! But then, the motion to put it on the House calendar FAILED... and no one has yet tried to have a reconsideration of that vote! And then -- better yet! -- the 2019 session ended, and there's no carry-over (to 2020)! YAY!!!

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Tennessee

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Texas

HJR121

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

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 United States Constitution to ensure balance, integrity, and transparency in our national campaign finance system

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-03-07

Committee it's currently in: https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&CmteCode=C240

Status page: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HJR121

Text of measure: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HJ00121I.htm

Notes: Good news!! On April 1, the measure was "left pending in committee"!! YAY!!!!

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Utah

SJR009

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-08

Status page: https://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/static/SJR009.html

Text of measure: https://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/static/SJR009.html

Notes: SJR 9 passed the whose Senate on Feb. 27!! On Mar. 4, it passed the House Political Subdivisions committee!! And unfortunately, on Mar. 6 it passed the whole House -- making it COSP's 14th state!!! We MUST rescind all Utah's A5C applications!!

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Vermont

JRH002

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution 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: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-27

Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2020/195

Status page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2020/J.R.H.2

Text of measure: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRH002/JRH002%20As%20Introduced.pdf

Notes: Vermont has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; however, measures still active carry over to 2020!

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Virginia

HJR668

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Makes application to the United States Congress to call an amendment convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure free and fair elections by limiting corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech and declaring that money does not constitute speech and may be regulated.

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-09

Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+com+H20

Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+sum+HJ668

Text of measure: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+HJ668

Notes: GOOD NEWS!! This measure was "left in" the House Rules Committee - having missed the Feb. 5 deadline for passing the House! YAY!!!

HJR685

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Makes an application to the United States Congress to call an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing 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: 2019-01-09

Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+com+H20

Status page: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=191&typ=bil&val=hj685

Text of measure: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+HJ685

Notes: GOOD NEWS!! This measure was "left in" the House Rules Committee - having missed the Feb. 5 deadline for passing the House! YAY!!!

SJR268

General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention

Description: Interstate conventions; selection of commissioners and committee procedures. Adopts procedures for selecting and replacing commissioners to represent the Virginia General Assembly at interstate conventions. The procedures clarify the scope of authority of commissioners and committees at such conventions, enforce limits on such authority, and prescribe an oath to be taken by interstate convention commissioners.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-09

Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+com+S10

Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+sum+SJ268

Text of measure: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+SJ268

Notes: GOOD NEWS!! This measure was "left in" the Senate Rules Committee - having missed the Feb. 5 deadline for passing the Senate! YAY!!! (Prefiled 12/26/18. A good critique of this weird sort of attempt to control Art. V delegates is here: http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/huldah/180124)

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Washington

HJM4002

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: 2019-01-22

Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/default.aspx

Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4002&Year=2019&initiative

Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4002-Constitutional%20convention.pdf

HJM4004

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Asking Congress to call a limited convention, authorized under Article V of the United States Constitution, for the purpose of proposing a free and fair elections amendment to that Constitution.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-23

Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/default.aspx

Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4004&Year=2019&initiative

Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4004-Free%20and%20fair%20elections.pdf

Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a committee-hearing on Feb. 15, 8:00 AM. It was also scheduled for an Executive (i.e., voting) session on Feb. 19 (cf. https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/Home/Documents/25261?/House/20903/01-01-2019/12-31-2019/Agenda///Bill/). And although it has missed the Cutoff deadline for 2019, it will very likely be carried over to 2020!! Write all the committee members! (see http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx) and tell them why they must "VOTE NO on HJM 4004!"

HJM4005

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-23

Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/default.aspx

Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4005&Year=2019&initiative

Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4005-Balanced%20federal%20budget.pdf

SJM8002

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-14

Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/RULE/Pages/default.aspx

Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8002&Year=2019&initiative

Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8002-.pdf

Notes: The Senate State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections committee heard the measure on Feb. 22, and the majority voted to pass it! Now it's in the Senate Rules committee for a Second Reading! And although it has missed the Cutoff deadline for 2019, it will very likely be carried over to 2020!! Contact the committee members (see http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/RULE/Pages/default.aspx) and let them know that their oath to uphold the constitution requires them to "VOTE NO on SJM 8002!"

SJM8004

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget. Sponsors: O'Ban, Rivers, Fortunato, Braun, Warnick, Becker, Honeyford, Bailey, Wagoner, Brown, Palumbo

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/SGTE/Pages/default.aspx

Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8004&Year=2019&initiative

Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8004-Balanced%20federal%20budget.pdf

SJM8007

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/SGTE/Pages/default.aspx

Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8007&Year=2019&initiative

Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8007-Constitutional%20convention.pdf

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West Virginia

HCR3

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Urging Congress to call a convention of states to limit terms of office for elected members of the United States Senate

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-11

Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2019&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr3%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=3&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

HCR33

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Applying 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; and adopting certain reservations, understandings and declarations limiting the application

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-23

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2019&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr33%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=33&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

Notes: HCR 33 was heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Mar. 4, 2019; it passed, reportedly by a vote of only 13-12! But GREAT NEWS!! On Mar. 8, the House voted it DOWN, 40-56!! YAY!!!

HCR61

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: The purpose of this resolution is to apply to and urge Congress call a convention of the states, under the authority reserved to the states in Article V of the United States Constitution, limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and limit the terms of office for persons elected to the United States House of Representatives or to the United States Senate

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-02-11

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2019&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr61%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=61&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

Notes: HCR 61 was heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Mar. 4, 2019; it passed, reportedly by a vote of only 13-11! And on Mar. 8 it passed the House!! It had till midnight Mar. 9 to pass the Senate!! But Sen. Mike Romano killed it, by mounting a 20-minutes-to-midnight filibuster!! THANKS, SENATOR ROMANO!!!!

HJR14

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Urging Congress to call a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States and to limit the terms of office for Members of the United States House of Representatives and set a limit on number of terms for a Members of the United State Senate

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-17

Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2019&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hjr14%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=14&houseorig=H&billtype=JR

SCR22

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: Urging Congress call convention for purpose of proposing amendment restoring free and fair elections

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-04

Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2019&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR22%20INTR.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=22&houseorig=S&billtype=CR

SCR30

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: Urging Congress call convention for Constitutional amendment limiting terms for persons elected to House of Representatives and Senate

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-14

Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2019&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR30%20INTR.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=30&houseorig=S&billtype=CR

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Wisconsin

AJR77

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: Assembly

Date introduced: 2019-08-14

Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/committees/assembly/2004

Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr77

Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/ajr77

SJR57

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: 2019-08-08

Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/committees/senate/1960

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/raw/cid/1517393

Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/sjr57

Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/sjr57

Notes: This measure had a public hearing on Oct. 3, 2019!! Contact the committee members and tell them a Convention of States is just a ploy, and poses GREAT DANGER for our Constitution!!!

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Wyoming

HJ0007

General aim: Rescission of some, or all, of this state's applications for Congress to call an Article V convention

Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION rescinding a previous resolution adopted by the Wyoming Legislature which requested the Congress of the United States to convene a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

Status page: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/HJ0007

Text of measure: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/HJ0007

Notes: This rescission-measure PASSED its House committee vote, on Jan. 24th. However, the BAD news is that the "Committee of the Whole" in the House did not decide to take it up before the Feb. 4 deadline of "Last day for Committee of the Whole in house of origin." (This resolution RESCINDS, specifically, WY's sole standing A5C application: "[T]he Wyoming Legislature, by this resolution, hereby rescinds, nullifies and supersedes House Joint Resolution 2, adopted in 2017, regarding a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.")

SJ0002

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)

Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION requesting Congress to call a convention to amend the United States Constitution for the purpose of restoring free and fair elections.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-09

Committee it's currently in: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Committees/2019/J09

Status page: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0002

Text of measure: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0002

Notes: There was a Committee hearing on 1/16/2019, and some GOOD NEWS: a motion to pass the measure FAILED, by a 3-2 vote!! WAY TO GO!!!

SJ0004

General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION requesting Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that for its officials and for members of impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office Congress

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-11

Status page: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0004

Text of measure: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0004

Notes: SJ0004 was heard in committee on Thurs., Jan 31, and was passed by 3-1. But GREAT NEWS-- the Senate voted on it Feb. 4, and VOTED IT DOWN, 10-20 !!!! Great work !!!

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