Measures active in Congress or state legislatures
that we are opposing in our
"Expose the Article V Con-con Fraud" campaign
Measures That Require Urgent Attention:
| Arizona-HCR2024 | This measure has already passed its house of origin, and is through with committees in its current house, and a floor vote is imminent. Its House committee passed HCR2024-and, on Feb. 26, 2018, the House passed it, 31-28-1! The measure went for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Mar. 22, and they passed it, 4-3-0!! Let's keep Arizona off the Term-Limits-Con-con train!! Contact all the Senators and tell them why to VOTE 'NO' on HCR2024!! |
| Colorado-HJR1015 | The House State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on HJR1015 (a.k.a. HJR18-1015) on Wednesday, April 25th!! at 1:30 pm in LSB A!! CONTACT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOW (see committee-link), and tell them that, right now, WE CAN'T AFFORD THE HORRIBLE RISK of an Article V Convention!! |
| Colorado-SJM005 | The Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on SJM005 (a.k.a. SJM18-005) on Wednesday, April 25th!! at 1:30 pm in SCR 357; CONTACT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOW (see committee-link), and tell them that, right now, WE CAN'T AFFORD THE HORRIBLE RISK of an Article V Convention!! |
| Hawaii-SCR33 | The PSM Committee had a public hearing on the measure, on 03-08-18; and PRETTY GOOD NEWS: they voted to "defer" the measure!! I'm not sure yet, whether that means the measure is definitely doomed--in any case, let's stay alert on this one!! |
| Hawaii-SCR76 | This measure has already passed its house of origin. On Mar. 14, 2018, it was sent to the Senate Judiciary (JDC) Committee and (if successful there) the Ways and Means (WAM) Committee. It had a hearing on Mar. 27, and the Judiciary Committee voted to recommend passage (with amendment)! Then the WAM Committee will hold a public decision making on Apr. 3rd; and they voted it should "PASS, UNAMENDED"--which then it proceeded to do, in the Senate, on April 5th! Now it's in the House Judiciary Committee!! Contact ALL Hawaii state representatives, and say "VOTE NO on SCR 76!!" |
| Hawaii-SR16 | The PSM Committee had a public hearing on the measure, on 03-08-18; and PRETTY GOOD NEWS: they voted to "defer" the measure!! I'm not sure yet, whether that means the measure is definitely doomed--in any case, let's stay alert on this one!! |
| Hawaii-SR45 | On Mar. 14, 2018, it was sent to the Senate Judiciary (JDC) Committee and (if successful there) the Ways and Means (WAM) Committee. It had a hearing on Mar. 27; and, PRETTY GOOD NEWS: they voted to "defer" the measure! I'm not sure yet, whether that means the measure is definitely doomed--in any case, let's stay alert on this one!! |
| Illinois-HJR0018 | This measure was re-referred on Sept. 28, automatically, to the House Rules Committee. AND, although Illinois' 2017 session has now ended, all their measures carry over to 2018! Contact all committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO"!! |
| Illinois-HJR0032 | On Sept. 28, 2017 this measure was re-referred to the House Rules Committee. And all Illinois's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. Contact all the committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO on HJR 32"!! |
| Illinois-HR0054 | On Sept. 28, 2017 this measure was re-referred to the House Rules Committee. And all Illinois's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. Contact all the committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO on HJR 32"!! |
| Illinois-HR0110 | On Sept. 28, 2017 this measure was re-referred to the House Rules Committee. And all Illinois's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. Contact all the committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO on HJR 32"!! |
| Iowa-HJR12 | This measure has already passed its house of origin, and is through with committees in its current house, and a floor vote is imminent. This one is to replace (for some reason) HJR11. And since HJR11 had made it through committee, this one has also, and went right onto the House calendar -- and on Mar. 15, 2017, the House passed it!! The next day, after being received in the Senate, it became "attached to similar Senate Joint Resolution 8". (The latter measure has already passed its Senate committee once--but had to go back there, when the 2017 Regular Session ended.) In the 2018 session, on Mar. 14, HJR12 received a committee recommendation that it pass!! The next day it was placed on the Senate Calendar (Regular Business)! Contact ALL IOWA SENATORS and tell them they should "VOTE NO on HJR12 and SJR8"!!! |
| Iowa-SJR8 | SJR8 was on the regular calendar in the Senate, and could have been read again on the Senate floor at any time, up to the last day of the 2017 session -- which came on April 22. At that point, it was returned to the same committee. It was carried over to 2018; and on Jan. 9 it was assigned to a subcommittee consisting of Feenstra, Bisignano, and Chapman! And on Feb. 1, that subcommittee RECOMMENDED PASSAGE! On Feb. 13 it had a hearing before the full committee; and the next day, the committee recommended passage!! CONTACT EVERY SENATOR, and tell them "VOTE NO on HJR12 and SJR8!!!" |
| Massachusetts-H1926 | There was a hearing for this measure, on 11/09/2017. Contact the committee members now--and say Vote NO on H.1926 and H.1929!! |
| Massachusetts-H1929 | There was a hearing for this measure, on 11/09/2017. Contact the committee members now--and say Vote NO on H.1926 and H.1929!! |
| Massachusetts-S401 | S.401 had a hearing by its joint committee on Oct. 12, 2017. Then on Apr. 4, 2018, the committee included it in Study Order 2399 (https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2399). The next day, it was "discharged" to the Senate Rules Committee (see link)! Please urge all Massachusetts senators, TODAY, to VOTE NO on both S.401 (H.1929) and S.2243 (H.1926)!! |
| Michigan-HJRV | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. The measure was introduced Sept. 12, and passed committee the next day! It was on the Calendar of the full House for Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018!! Please contact ALL Michigan representatives (http://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/frmRepList.aspx?all=true), and say VOTE NO on HJRV!! |
| Missouri-HCR55 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure had a public hearing on Feb. 13, 2018; and another on Feb. 27. After that one, the committee voted to PASS it!! On Mar. 15, it had a hearing before the House Rules - Administrative Oversight Committee--who voted also to pass it! Contact the House members (https://house.mo.gov/MemberRoster.aspx), and tell them why they must "VOTE NO on HCR55"!! |
| Missouri-SCR40 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure received a hearing on Mar. 6, 2018! And unfortunately, on Mar. 27 the Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee voted it "Do Pass"!! Contact ALL Missouri state senators and say, "Vote NO on SCR40!!!" |
| North Carolina-S36 | This measure has already passed its house of origin. This measure is sister to H.44. It was rushed through two committees on April 25 and 26, 2017 -- to beat the Crossover Deadline of April 27. Then, around 9 pm on April 26, 2017, it was passed by the whole Senate, in a rush of bills trying to beat that deadline. Now we must stop it in the House -- where are chances are better. The House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House approved it on June 28, 2017. It was voted down, 53-59, on its Second Reading; however, later the same day (June 29), someone called for a Reconsideration, and the vote for having a Reconsideration passed. But THEN, the measure was "withdrawn from the calendar", and re-referred to the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House! This measure will almost certainly be taken up again in 2018; so we should Hit those committee members HARD, with arguments against an Article V Con-con!! |
| Ohio-HJR2 | It had a hearing TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017, at 4:00 PM! Mark Meckler was among proponents testifying. The second hearing was on Mar. 14th, 2017. Finally, the opponents got a chance to be heard -- at its THIRD hearing, Wednesday, Mar. 21, and also at its FOURTH hearing, Mar. 28!! CONTACT ALL THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, and tell them to VOTE NO on HJR 2 !! |
| Ohio-SJR1 | It had a 2nd hearing Wednesday, March 8, 2017! Mark Meckler was among proponents testifying. Then it had a 3rd hearing, before the same committee, Wednesday, March 15, 2017! Finally, the opponents got a chance to be heard -- at its 4th hearing, Wednesday, Mar. 22! Then it went for a 5th HEARING: Tuesday, September 12, 2017!! CONTACT ALL MEMBERS OF ITS CURRENT COMMITTEE (see link), tell them to VOTE NO on SJR 1 !! |
| Oklahoma-HB1434 | This one was due for a hearing at its committee's meeting Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM in ROOM 412C. Please note: although the 2017 regular session has ended, all measures in Oklahoma carry over to the second year; so we need to keep watching this measure. |
| South Carolina-S0547 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. On Feb. 23, 2018, this measure was referred to a subcommittee (Sen. Massey, Sen. McElveen, Sen. Rice), which heard the measure on Thursday, March 8, 2018! On Tues., Mar. 20, they presented their recommendation to the full Judiciary Committee--who then proceeded to pass it!! Contact ALL South Carolina senators NOW (http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?chamber=S), and say "Vote NO on S.547!!" |
| Tennessee-HJR0124 | The measure had a hearing before the House State Government Subcommittee on Feb. 22, and they recommended that the main committee pass it!! Now it is in that State Government Committee, waiting for a next hearing date!! CONTACT ALL members of the latter committee, and say, VOTE NO on HJR0124!! Please note, this is not petitioning Congress (to call a convention), rather it is petitioning other states, to come to a "planning convention" on July 11, 2017, to plan rules, procedures, time and venue to propose to Congress for an Article V convention. |
| Tennessee-SJR0009 | This measure has already passed its house of origin. This one PASSED the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 31, 8-1-0!! And as amended, it passed the Senate (on 2/6, 27 to 3). Then the measure had a hearing before the House State Government Subcommittee on Feb. 22, and they recommended that the main committee pass it!! Next it was scheduled to be heard by that committee, the House State Government Committee, on Mar. 7 at 12:00 noon -- and GOOD NEWS, they voted to "Defer to Summer Study in State Government Committee"!! Keep contacting that committee's members!!! Please note, this measure is not petitioning Congress (to call a convention), rather it is petitioning other states, to come to a "planning convention", to plan rules, procedures, time and venue to propose to Congress for an Article V convention. |
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Alabama
Description: CALLING FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO LIMIT 9 TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/Alison/SESSBillStatusResult.ASPX?BILL=HJR23&WIN_TYPE=BillResult
Text of measure: http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2018RS/PrintFiles/HJR23-int.pdf
Notes: HJR23 passed Alabama's House on a voice vote-on the same day as a supposed committee hearing and only 2 days after the Alabama Legislature opened!! It went to the Senate Rules committee and was to be discussed on 1/16/18. And 9 days later, it passed the Senate!! And the Governor, Kay Ivey, signed it!! Let's target it for RESCISSION!!
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Description: Article V convention; electoral college; applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to eliminate the process by which electors meet in their respective states to vote by ballot for the President and Vice President of the United States
Date introduced: 2018-01-11
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/70052
Committee it's currently in: The House Federalism, Property Rights and Public Policy Committee: pick this House committee from the dropdown menus at https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/CommitteeOverView?SessionID=119
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/53leg/2R/bills/HCR2010P.htm
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-22
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2018-02-26
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/70399
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.azleg.gov/agendas/03220117119.pdf
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/53leg/2R/bills/HCR2024P.htm
Notes: Its House committee passed HCR2024-and, on Feb. 26, 2018, the House passed it, 31-28-1! The measure went for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Mar. 22, and they passed it, 4-3-0!! Let's keep Arizona off the Term-Limits-Con-con train!! Contact all the Senators and tell them why to VOTE 'NO' on HCR2024!!
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-11
Originated in: Senate
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/70066
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/53leg/2R/bills/SCR1005P.htm
Notes: This measure had a hearing before the Senate Government Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 24! But then on Feb. 7, they voted to pass it as amended--and the amendment was to "Strike everything"!! And, they turned it into something that has nothing AT ALL to do with Article V conventions!! So, this measure is no longer a danger; however, its companion measure, HCR2024, is very much one!!
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Description: Concerning an application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to reverse recent United States Supreme Court decisions in the area of campaign and political finance thereby restoring balance and integrity to our elections
Date introduced: 2018-04-09
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hjr18-1015
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.colorado.gov/committees/state-veterans-and-military-affairs/2018-regular-session
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://leg.colorado.gov/content/house-state-veterans-and-military-affairs-2
Text of measure: http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_hjr1015_01.pdf
Notes: The House State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on HJR1015 (a.k.a. HJR18-1015) on Wednesday, April 25th!! at 1:30 pm in LSB A!! CONTACT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOW (see committee-link), and tell them that, right now, WE CAN'T AFFORD THE HORRIBLE RISK of an Article V Convention!!
Description: Memorializing the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to reverse recent United States Supreme Court decisions in the area of campaign and political finance thereby restoring balance and integrity to our elections.
Date introduced: 2018-04-11
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sjm18-005
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.colorado.gov/committees/state-veterans-military-affairs/2018-regular-session
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://leg.colorado.gov/content/senate-state-veterans-military-affairs-6
Text of measure: http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_sjm005_01.pdf
Notes: The Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on SJM005 (a.k.a. SJM18-005) on Wednesday, April 25th!! at 1:30 pm in SCR 357; CONTACT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOW (see committee-link), and tell them that, right now, WE CAN'T AFFORD THE HORRIBLE RISK of an Article V Convention!!
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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.
Date introduced: 2017-02-08
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20172018/HR/217
Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=25
Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/164730.pdf
Notes: All Georgia's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. But, GOOD NEWS!! the 2018 regular session is now over!! which means this measure has DIED!!!
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.
Date introduced: 2017-02-09
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20172018/SR/195
Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=25
Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/164811.pdf
Notes: On 3/9/17, this measure passed the Senate! Now it's in the House Rules Committee (see link). All Georgia's 2017 measures that hadn't been voted down, carried over to 2018. But, GOOD NEWS!! the 2018 regular session is now over!! which means this measure has DIED!!!
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Hawaii
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-22
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=5&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=LMG&year=2018
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HCR5_.htm
Notes: On Feb. 8, it was sent to the House Legislative Management (LMG) Committee, to be followed by the Judiciary (JUD) Committee and (if successful) the Finance (FIN) Committee.
Description: URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION OF THE STATES, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, RESTRAIN THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Date introduced: 2018-03-08
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=88&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HCR88_.htm
Notes: On Mar. 13, 2018, it was sent to the Judiciary (JUD) Committee and (if successful there) the Finance (FIN) Committee.
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
Date introduced: 2018-03-09
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=207&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HCR207_.htm
Notes: On Mar. 13, 2018, it was sent to the Judiciary (JUD) Committee and (if successful there) the Finance (FIN) Committee.
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-22
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=7&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=LMG&year=2018
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HR7_.htm
Notes: On Feb. 8, it was sent to the House Legislative Management (LMG) Committee, to be followed by the Judiciary (JUD) Committee and (if successful) the Finance (FIN) Committee.
Description: Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention Of The States, Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution, For The Limited Purpose Of Proposing Amendments To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Restrain The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress
Date introduced: 2018-03-08
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=72&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HR72_.htm
Notes: On Mar. 13, 2018, it was sent to the Judiciary (JUD) Committee and (if successful there) the Finance (FIN) Committee.
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.
Date introduced: 2018-03-08
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=177&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HR177_.htm
Notes: On Mar. 13, 2018, it was sent to the Judiciary (JUD) Committee and (if successful there) the Finance (FIN) Committee.
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
Date introduced: 2018-03-01
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=33&year=2018&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PSM
Latest scheduled hearing link: This measure is being routed first to the Senate PSM (Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs) Committee, and later to the Senate JDC (Judiciary) Committee. PSM is here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-08-18_.HTM
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/SCR33_.htm
Notes: The PSM Committee had a public hearing on the measure, on 03-08-18; and PRETTY GOOD NEWS: they voted to "defer" the measure!! I'm not sure yet, whether that means the measure is definitely doomed--in any case, let's stay alert on this one!!
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
Date introduced: 2018-03-08
Originated in: Senate
Date it passed the Senate: 2018-04-05
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=76&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2018
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-03-18-3_.HTM
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/SCR76_.htm
Notes: On Mar. 14, 2018, it was sent to the Senate Judiciary (JDC) Committee and (if successful there) the Ways and Means (WAM) Committee. It had a hearing on Mar. 27, and the Judiciary Committee voted to recommend passage (with amendment)! Then the WAM Committee will hold a public decision making on Apr. 3rd; and they voted it should "PASS, UNAMENDED"--which then it proceeded to do, in the Senate, on April 5th! Now it's in the House Judiciary Committee!! Contact ALL Hawaii state representatives, and say "VOTE NO on SCR 76!!"
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
Date introduced: 2018-03-01
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=16&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PSM
Latest scheduled hearing link: This measure is being routed first to the Senate PSM (Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs) Committee, and later to the Senate JDC (Judiciary) Committee. PSM is here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-08-18_.HTM
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/SR16_.htm
Notes: The PSM Committee had a public hearing on the measure, on 03-08-18; and PRETTY GOOD NEWS: they voted to "defer" the measure!! I'm not sure yet, whether that means the measure is definitely doomed--in any case, let's stay alert on this one!!
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.
Date introduced: 2018-03-08
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=45&year=2018
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2018
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-27-18-1_.HTM
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/SR45_.htm
Notes: On Mar. 14, 2018, it was sent to the Senate Judiciary (JDC) Committee and (if successful there) the Ways and Means (WAM) Committee. It had a hearing on Mar. 27; and, PRETTY GOOD NEWS: they voted to "defer" the measure! I'm not sure yet, whether that means the measure is definitely doomed--in any case, let's stay alert on this one!!
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Idaho
Description: A concurrent resolution stating findings of the legislature and 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 for specific and limited purposes relating to the reduction of the abuse of power by the federal government; adopting certain reservations, understandings and declarations limiting the application; and adopting certain selection criteria for commissioners as well as limitations upon their authority
Date introduced: 2018-01-26
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/HCR032/
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/standingcommittees/HSTA/
Text of measure: https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/HCR032.pdf
Notes: HCR032 was heard before the House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 6th and the next day also. And...GREAT NEWS!!! The committee voted 5-10 to DUMP this resolution!! GREAT WORK, IDAHO!!!!
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Illinois
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
Date introduced: 2017-01-26
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/hearing.asp?CommitteeID=1900&GA=100
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HJR/10000HJ0018.htm
Notes: This measure was re-referred on Sept. 28, automatically, to the House Rules Committee. AND, although Illinois' 2017 session has now ended, all their measures carry over to 2018! Contact all committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO"!!
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.
Date introduced: 2017-02-16
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/hearing.asp?HearingID=14634&CommitteeID=1900
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HJR/10000HJ0032.htm
Notes: On Sept. 28, 2017 this measure was re-referred to the House Rules Committee. And all Illinois's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. Contact all the committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO on HJR 32"!!
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
Date introduced: 2017-01-25
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/hearing.asp?CommitteeID=1900&GA=100
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HR/10000HR0054.htm
Notes: On Sept. 28, 2017 this measure was re-referred to the House Rules Committee. And all Illinois's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. Contact all the committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO on HJR 32"!!
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
Date introduced: 2017-02-07
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/hearing.asp?CommitteeID=1900&GA=100
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/HR/10000HR0110.htm
Notes: On Sept. 28, 2017 this measure was re-referred to the House Rules Committee. And all Illinois's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. Contact all the committee members (http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1910&GA=100), and say "VOTE NO on HJR 32"!!
Description: Makes application to Congress for the calling of a convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution.
Date introduced: 2017-01-12
Originated in: Senate
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/senate/committees/members.asp?CommitteeID=1940
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/100/SJR/10000SJ0001.htm
Notes: This calls for a convention to propose a term-limits amendment. On Aug. 4, 2017, it was re-referred to the Assignments Committee. And all Illinois's 2017 measures (that hadn't been voted down) carried over to 2018. Contact the committee's members!!
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Indiana
Description: Applies to Congress for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution. Provides that such a convention be limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide that Congress shall pass no bill, and no bill shall become law, which embraces more than one subject, that subject to be clearly expressed in the bill's title
Date introduced: 2018-01-10
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/resolutions/senate/joint/14
Committee it's currently in: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2018/committees/rules_and_legislative_procedure_4700
Text of measure: http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/6/0/b/b/60bbd134/SJ0014.01.INTR.pdf
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Iowa
Description: A joint resolution requesting the call of a constitutional convention in order to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow Congress and the states to prohibit or otherwise regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity.
Date introduced: 2017-02-09
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HJR8&ga=87
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=689
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/87/HJR8.pdf
Notes: This measure has missed the committee deadline for 2017 -- but it will be carried over to 2018.
Description: A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.
Date introduced: 2017-03-08
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2017-03-15
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HJR12&ga=87
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/87/HJR12.pdf
Notes: This one is to replace (for some reason) HJR11. And since HJR11 had made it through committee, this one has also, and went right onto the House calendar -- and on Mar. 15, 2017, the House passed it!! The next day, after being received in the Senate, it became "attached to similar Senate Joint Resolution 8". (The latter measure has already passed its Senate committee once--but had to go back there, when the 2017 Regular Session ended.) In the 2018 session, on Mar. 14, HJR12 received a committee recommendation that it pass!! The next day it was placed on the Senate Calendar (Regular Business)! Contact ALL IOWA SENATORS and tell them they should "VOTE NO on HJR12 and SJR8"!!!
Description: A joint resolution requesting the call of a constitutional convention in order to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow Congress and the states to prohibit or otherwise regulate the expenditure of funds for political speech by any corporation, limited liability company, or other corporate entity.
Date introduced: 2017-02-07
Originated in: Senate
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SJR5&ga=87
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=702
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SJR5&ga=87
Notes: This measure has missed the committee deadline for 2017 -- but it will be carried over to 2018.
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.
Date introduced: 2017-03-02
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SJR8&ga=87
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=87&groupID=702
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/subCommitteeAssignments?groupID=702&ga=87
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/87/SJR8.pdf
Notes: SJR8 was on the regular calendar in the Senate, and could have been read again on the Senate floor at any time, up to the last day of the 2017 session -- which came on April 22. At that point, it was returned to the same committee. It was carried over to 2018; and on Jan. 9 it was assigned to a subcommittee consisting of Feenstra, Bisignano, and Chapman! And on Feb. 1, that subcommittee RECOMMENDED PASSAGE! On Feb. 13 it had a hearing before the full committee; and the next day, the committee recommended passage!! CONTACT EVERY SENATOR, and tell them "VOTE NO on HJR12 and SJR8!!!"
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Kansas
Description: Making application to the U.S. congress to call a convention of the states
Date introduced: 2017-01-23
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/hcr5005/
Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/documents/hcr5005_00_0000.pdf
Notes: This measure had a hearing on Monday, February 13, 2017, 09:00 AM, before the House Federal and State Affairs Committee. On Feb. 15 a member moved to recommend the measure for favorable passage; a voice vote was held, and--GOOD NEWS--13 voted against the measure, with only 9 in favor!! (See http://kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/committees/ctte_h_fed_st_1/documents/minutes/20170215.pdf. Kansas's legislature has adjourned its 2017 regular session; but all measures carry over to 2018.)
Description: Making application to the U.S. Congress to call a Convention of the States; A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION making application to the Congress of the United States under provisions of Article V of 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: 2018-02-06
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/scr1611/
Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/measures/documents/scr1611_00_0000.pdf
Notes: This measure had a hearing on Wed., Feb. 14; and on Feb. 22, the committee recommended passing the bill as amended!! But FANTASTIC NEWS!! On Mar. 8, 2018, this measure fell just short of the 2/3 majority it needed to pass the Senate!! GOOD WORK, FOLKS!!!
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Kentucky
Description: Apply to Congress 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 that limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government
Date introduced: 2018-01-02
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HJR8.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/standing/ECA&IA(H)/home.htm
Text of measure: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HJ8/bill.pdf
Notes: This measure was "withdrawn" on Jan. 18--right after another Convention of States measure was introduced (HJR 81).
Description: Apply 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 restraint on the federal government and that limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government
Date introduced: 2018-01-02
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HJR12.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/standing/ECA&IA(H)/home.htm
Text of measure: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HJ12/bill.pdf
Notes: On Jan. 11, this measure was "withdrawn"--possibly because it duplicated other resolutions (e.g., HJR8) introduced in the House.
Description: Apply 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 restraint on the federal government, that limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and that limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HJR47.htm
Text of measure: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HJ47/bill.pdf
Notes: On Jan. 11, this measure was "withdrawn"--possibly because it duplicated other resolutions (e.g., HJR8) introduced in the House.
Description: Apply 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 restraint on the federal government, that limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and that limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Date introduced: 2018-01-17
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HJR81.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/standing/ECA&IA(H)/home.htm
Text of measure: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HJ81/bill.pdf
Description: Submit an application to Congress to call a convention of the states of the United States of America, in accordance with Article V of the United States Constitution, to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution requiring a balanced budget.
Date introduced: 2018-01-31
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HJR119.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/committee/standing/ECA&IA(H)/home.htm
Text of measure: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HJ119/bill.pdf
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Louisiana
Description: Memorializes Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will restore elections strong in individual participation and engagement.
Date introduced: 2018-04-18
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=18rs&b=SCR87&sbi=y
Committee it's currently in: http://senate.la.gov/Senate&Government/Default.asp
Text of measure: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1088279
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Maine
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 IMPOSE CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS
Date introduced: 2018-01-16
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP1232&snum=128
Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_128th/billtexts/HP123201.asp
Notes: On March 6, its House committee issued a Majority Report of "Ought Not to Pass", with a Minority Report of "Ought to Pass"!! Even better was that on Mar. 20, the House accepted the Majority Report!! Next, it went to the Senate--and the Senate agreed with the MINORITY report, instead--that it "Ought To Pass". BUT, then (on Mar. 22) the measure failed its Senate vote (couldn't get the 2/3 majority required)! YAY!!!
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-25
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP1251&snum=128
Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_128th/billtexts/HP125101.asp
Notes: On Mar. 16, the committee reported it out with a "divided On March 6, its House committee issued a Majority Report of "Ought Not to Pass", with a Minority Report of "Ought to Pass"!! Even better was that on Mar. 20, the House accepted the Majority Report!! Next, it went to the Senate--and the Senate agreed with the MINORITY report, instead--that it "Ought To Pass". BUT, then (on Mar. 22) the measure failed its Senate vote (couldn't get the 2/3 majority required)! YAY!!!
Description: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO RESTORE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS
Date introduced: 2018-01-16
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/bills/display_ps.asp?snum=128&paper=SP0667&PID=0
Committee it's currently in: http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/VLA
Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_128th/billtexts/SP066701.asp
Notes: The good word is that this one "Died Between Houses, Feb 13, 2018"!!!
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Maryland
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-29
Originated in: House of Delegates
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=03&id=hj0004&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hj/hj0004F.pdf
Notes: This measure had a hearing on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018! And on Mar. 29, the House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee gave it an "unfavorable report"! That's GOOD NEWS; but, the resolution must still get a Second Reading and a Third Reading on the House floor!! CONTACT all Maryland Delegates and tell them "Vote NO on SJ0004 and SJ0006!!"
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
Date introduced: 2018-02-01
Originated in: House of Delegates
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=02&id=hj0006&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hj/hj0006f.pdf
Notes: This measure had a hearing on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018! And on Mar. 29, the House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee gave it an "unfavorable report"! That's GOOD NEWS; but, the resolution must still get a Second Reading and a Third Reading on the House floor!! CONTACT all Maryland Delegates and tell them "Vote NO on SJ0004 and SJ0006!!"
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 affirms every citizen's individual right to vote, reserves constitutional rights to natural persons, and authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections
Date introduced: 2018-02-09
Originated in: House of Delegates
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=03&id=hj0011&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/hj/hj0011f.pdf
Notes: This measure had a hearing on Monday, Mar. 5, 2018! And on Mar. 13, the Committee passed it (with amendments)--and it passed its Second Reading on the House floor!! Two days later it passed its Third Reading--so now, it's on to the Senate!! On Mar. 16, it was read in the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee. But on Apr. 2, that committee gave it an "Unfavorable Report"! That's GOOD NEWS; but, the resolution must still get a Second Reading and a Third Reading on the Senate floor!! Contact ALL Senators, and explain why they should "VOTE NO! on HJ11"!!!
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 affirms every citizen's individual right to vote, reserves constitutional rights to natural persons, and authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections
Date introduced: 2018-01-24
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=sj0007&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sj/sj0007F.pdf
Notes: This measure had a hearing Feb. 8, 2018! But on Apr. 2, that committee gave it an "Unfavorable Report"! That's GOOD NEWS; but, the resolution must still get a Second Reading and a Third Reading on the Senate floor!! Contact ALL Senators, and tell them why to VOTE NO on SJ7!!
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-25
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=sj0008&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2018rs
Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=cmtepage&tab=subject3&id=ehe&stab=02&ys=2018RS
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2018RS/bills/sj/sj0008F.pdf
Notes: This measure had a hearing Feb. 8, 2018! Contact the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee members, and tell them why to VOTE NO on SJ8!!
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Massachusetts
Description: An Act for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments convention.
Date introduced: 2017-01-23
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1926
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/190
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/2821
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1926
Notes: There was a hearing for this measure, on 11/09/2017. Contact the committee members now--and say Vote NO on H.1926 and H.1929!!
Description: Resolutions calling on Article V of the United States Constitution for the convening of a convention of the states.
Date introduced: 2017-01-23
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1929
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/190
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/2821
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1929
Notes: There was a hearing for this measure, on 11/09/2017. Contact the committee members now--and say Vote NO on H.1926 and H.1929!!
Description: An Act for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments convention
Date introduced: 2017-01-23
Originated in: Senate
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S379
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/190
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S379
Notes: In Jan. 2018, S.2273 replaced S.379.
Description: An Act relative to the application for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States
Date introduced: 2017-01-23
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S401
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/S29/190
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/2768
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S401
Notes: S.401 had a hearing by its joint committee on Oct. 12, 2017. Then on Apr. 4, 2018, the committee included it in Study Order 2399 (https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2399). The next day, it was "discharged" to the Senate Rules Committee (see link)! Please urge all Massachusetts senators, TODAY, to VOTE NO on both S.401 (H.1929) and S.2243 (H.1926)!!
Description: Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and amendments convention.
Date introduced: 2018-01-18
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2243
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/S29/190
Text of measure: This link downloads the text: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2243.pdf
Notes: This resolution replaces S.379. The Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs introduced and approved it on Jan. 18, 2018; from there it was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Like S.379, this measure is conditional: it specifies that "if Congress does not propose this constitutional amendment within 6 months of the passage of this bill, then this bill constitutes a petition by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, speaking through its legislature, and pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, to the Congress to call a limited Convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing Amendments, as previously described herein, to the Constitution of the United States ...".
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Michigan
Description: A joint resolution applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.
Date introduced: 2017-09-12
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(rylkfvd25cx0edjerq44htpw))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectName=2017-HJR-V
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/billanalysis/House/htm/2017-HLA-HJRV-2F9D7DA3.htm
Text of measure: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/jointresolutionintroduced/House/htm/2017-HIJR-V.htm
Notes: The measure was introduced Sept. 12, and passed committee the next day! It was on the Calendar of the full House for Thursday, Apr. 19, 2018!! Please contact ALL Michigan representatives (http://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/frmRepList.aspx?all=true), and say VOTE NO on HJRV!!
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Minnesota
Description: A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the Constitution to impose fiscal constraints on the federal government, limit power, and limit terms of office
Date introduced: 2017-05-18
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2690&ssn=0&y=2017
Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90011
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2690&version=0&session_year=2017&session_number=0
Description: 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 members of Congress
Date introduced: 2018-03-15
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3490&ssn=0&y=2017
Committee it's currently in: http://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.php?cmte_id=3101&ls=90
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3490&version=latest&session=ls90&session_year=2018&session_number=0
Description: Joint resolution applying to Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide that every law enacted shall embrace only one subject as expressed in the title
Date introduced: 2018-04-09
Originated in: Senate
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3920&ssn=0&y=2017
Committee it's currently in: http://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.php?cmte_id=3101&ls=90
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3920&version=0&session_year=2018&session_number=0&type=resolution
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Mississippi
Description: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION OF THE STATES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS LIMITED TO BALANCING THE FEDERAL BUDGET; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
Date introduced: 2018-01-15
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0031.xml
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/HC/HC0031IN.htm
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 28, 2018, every one of Mississippi's Con-con measures "DIED IN COMMITTEE"!! WOO-HOO!!!
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The United States Constitution For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments Limited To Imposing Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government And Limiting The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government; And For Related Purposes
Date introduced: 2018-02-05
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HC/HC0056.xml
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/HC/HC0056IN.htm
Notes: HC56 passed the House Rules committee and the full House on the same day (3/22/18), WITH NO NOTICE!! (All the while, COSP purports to be bringing government BACK TO THE PEOPLE!!) And it could have been passed by the full Senate, too, as soon as Sat. 3/24!! But GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 28, 2018, every one of Mississippi's Con-con measures "DIED IN COMMITTEE"!! WOO-HOO!!!
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A United States Constitution Article V Amendments Convention Specifically Relating To The Federal Debt And To Congressional Term Limits.
Date introduced: 2018-01-03
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0509.xml
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/SC/SC0509IN.htm
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 28, 2018, every one of Mississippi's Con-con measures "DIED IN COMMITTEE"!! WOO-HOO!!!
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying For A United States Constitution Article V Amendments Convention Specifically Relating To A Federal Balanced Budget Requirement
Date introduced: 2018-01-03
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0510.xml
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/SC/SC0510IN.htm
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 28, 2018, every one of Mississippi's Con-con measures "DIED IN COMMITTEE"!! WOO-HOO!!!
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-03
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0511.xml
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/SC/SC0511IN.htm
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 28, 2018, every one of Mississippi's Con-con measures "DIED IN COMMITTEE"!! WOO-HOO!!!
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, 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: 2018-01-15
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0548.xml
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/SC/SC0548IN.htm
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 28, 2018, every one of Mississippi's Con-con measures "DIED IN COMMITTEE"!! WOO-HOO!!!
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 to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, and amendments that limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and no amendments on any other topic whatsoever. The Mississippi delegates are hereby instructed not to support term limits for members of Congress.
Date introduced: 2018-03-20
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/SC/SC0644.xml
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/SC/SC0644IN.htm
Notes: This is basically a COS application, except that it excludes term limits as an amendment topic. But GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 28, 2018, every one of Mississippi's Con-con measures "DIED IN COMMITTEE"!! WOO-HOO!!!
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Missouri
Description: Applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V convention of states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding term limits for members of Congress
Date introduced: 2018-01-03
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR55&year=2018&code=R
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Text of measure: https://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills181/hlrbillspdf/4650H.02I.pdf
Notes: This measure had a public hearing on Feb. 13, 2018; and another on Feb. 27. After that one, the committee voted to PASS it!! On Mar. 15, it had a hearing before the House Rules - Administrative Oversight Committee--who voted also to pass it! Contact the House members (https://house.mo.gov/MemberRoster.aspx), and tell them why they must "VOTE NO on HCR55"!!
Description: Applies 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.
Date introduced: 2018-01-04
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR61&year=2018&code=R
Text of measure: http://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills181/hlrbillspdf/4651H.01I.pdf
Description: This resolution requests Congress to call an Article V Convention of the states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which regulate elections
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://www.senate.mo.gov/18info/BTS_Web/Actions.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71206905
Committee it's currently in: http://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Text of measure: http://www.senate.mo.gov/18info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71206905
Description: Applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V convention of states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding term limits for members of Congress
Date introduced: 2018-02-01
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://www.senate.mo.gov/18info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=73322738
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Text of measure: http://www.senate.mo.gov/18info/pdf-bill/intro/SCR40.pdf
Notes: This measure received a hearing on Mar. 6, 2018! And unfortunately, on Mar. 27 the Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee voted it "Do Pass"!! Contact ALL Missouri state senators and say, "Vote NO on SCR40!!!"
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Montana
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Description: Resolution to Congress for convention of the states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Date introduced: 2017-01-09
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=30679
Text of measure: http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/105/PDF/Intro/LR6.pdf
Notes: The 2018 session has adjourned "Sine Die"!! This measure is KAPUUTTT!!!
Description: Applying for an Article V convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would permanently protect free and fair elections in America
Date introduced: 2018-01-04
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=34517
Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/
Text of measure: https://legiscan.com/NE/text/LR268/id/1673796/Nebraska-2017-LR268-Introduced.pdf
Notes: The 2018 session has adjourned "Sine Die"!! This measure is KAPUUTTT!!!
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Nevada
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Description: This resolution applies to Congress, under Article V of the United States Constitution, to call a convention of the states for the purpose of proposing amendments to the 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.
Date introduced: 2018-01-03
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=1289&txtFormat=html&sy=2018
Notes: On Feb. 20, 2018, all 3 New Hampshire House A5C resolutions (HCR10, HCR12, HJR4) were voted "inexpedient to legislate"! However, this didn't mean they were dead--the resolutions still had to go to the House floor with a recommendation of "inexpedient to legislate" and--it would therefore be a difficult uphill battle for them. And GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 6, the House voted HJR4 and HCR10 "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! Which, in New Hampshire, means they are "considered killed"!!! WELL DONE, folks!!!!
Description: This concurrent resolution makes 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 a congressional term limits constitutional amendment.
Date introduced: 2018-01-03
Originated in: House of Representatives
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=1427&txtFormat=html&sy=2018
Notes: On Feb. 20, 2018, all 3 New Hampshire House A5C resolutions (HCR10, HCR12, HJR4) were voted "inexpedient to legislate"! However, this didn't mean they were dead--the resolutions still had to go to the House floor with a recommendation of "inexpedient to legislate" and--it would therefore be a difficult uphill battle for them. And ... GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 15, the House voted HCR12 "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! Which, in New Hampshire, means it is "considered killed"!!! WELL DONE, FOLKS!!!
Description: This bill urges the states to hold a constitutional convention for the purpose of amending the United States Constitution to require that any law applied to United States citizens also apply to members of Congress.
Date introduced: 2018-01-03
Originated in: House of Representatives
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=1134&txtFormat=html&sy=2018
Notes: On Feb. 20, 2018, all 3 New Hampshire House A5C resolutions (HCR10, HCR12, HJR4) were voted "inexpedient to legislate"! However, this didn't mean they were dead--the resolutions still had to go to the House floor with a recommendation of "inexpedient to legislate" and--it would therefore be a difficult uphill battle for them. And GOOD NEWS!! On Mar. 6, the House voted HJR4 and HCR10 "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! Which, in New Hampshire, means they are "considered killed"!!! WELL DONE, folks!!!!
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New Jersey
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Originated in: General Assembly
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=ACR73
Committee it's currently in: Assembly State and Local Government Committee (see at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=A)
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.
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=SCR28
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)
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
Description: A joint resolution requesting the Congress of the United States to call a convention, upon the application of two-thirds of the states, for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would restore free and fair elections
Date introduced: 2018-02-05
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=HCPAC
Text of measure: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/18%20Regular/resolutions/house/HJR11.html
Notes: This measure was heard on Feb. 13, 2018; but New Mexico's 2018 session has ended, so this measure is dead on the vine!
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New York
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.
Date introduced: 2017-02-06
Originated in: Assembly
Status page: http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A05109&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y
Committee it's currently in: http://nyassembly.gov/comm/?id=13
Text of measure: http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A05109&term=2017&Summary=Y&Text=Y
Notes: New York's 2017 session has adjourned; but all measures carry over to 2018.
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 govern- ment, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials
Date introduced: 2016-03-03
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2017/b944
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance
Text of measure: http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2017/B944
Notes: New York's 2017 session has adjourned; but all measures carry over to 2018.
Description: An act on 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
Date introduced: 2017-01-20
Originated in: Senate
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/S3317
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/judiciary
Text of measure: http://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2017/S3317
Notes: New York's 2017 session has adjourned; but all measures carry over to 2018.
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North Carolina
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION APPLYING TO CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Date introduced: 2017-02-07
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=H44
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=House%20Standing_35
Text of measure: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H44v0.pdf
Notes: This measure is sister to S.36.
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION APPLYING TO CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Date introduced: 2017-02-07
Originated in: Senate
Date it passed the Senate: 2017-04-26
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=S36
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Committees/Committees.asp?sAction=ViewCommittee&sActionDetails=House%20Standing_2
Text of measure: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Applications/BillLookUp/LoadBillDocument.aspx?SessionCode=2017&DocNum=161&SeqNum=0
Notes: This measure is sister to H.44. It was rushed through two committees on April 25 and 26, 2017 -- to beat the Crossover Deadline of April 27. Then, around 9 pm on April 26, 2017, it was passed by the whole Senate, in a rush of bills trying to beat that deadline. Now we must stop it in the House -- where are chances are better. The House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House approved it on June 28, 2017. It was voted down, 53-59, on its Second Reading; however, later the same day (June 29), someone called for a Reconsideration, and the vote for having a Reconsideration passed. But THEN, the measure was "withdrawn from the calendar", and re-referred to the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House! This measure will almost certainly be taken up again in 2018; so we should Hit those committee members HARD, with arguments against an Article V Con-con!!
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North Dakota
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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.
Date introduced: 2017-02-22
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-status?id=GA132-HJR-2
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ohiohouse.gov/committee/federalism-and-interstate-relations
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/cm_pub_api/api/unwrap/chamber/132nd_ga/ready_for_publication/committee_docs/cmte_h_federalism_1/notice/cmte_h_federalism_1_2017-03-28-0400_355/current/notice.pdf
Text of measure: http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_132/resolutions/hjr2/IN/00?format=pdf
Notes: It had a hearing TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017, at 4:00 PM! Mark Meckler was among proponents testifying. The second hearing was on Mar. 14th, 2017. Finally, the opponents got a chance to be heard -- at its THIRD hearing, Wednesday, Mar. 21, and also at its FOURTH hearing, Mar. 28!! CONTACT ALL THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, and tell them to VOTE NO on HJR 2 !!
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.
Date introduced: 2017-02-22
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-status?id=GA132-SJR-1
Committee it's currently in: http://ohiosenate.gov/committee/government-oversight-and-reform
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/cm_pub_api/api/unwrap/chamber/132nd_ga/ready_for_publication/committee_docs/cmte_s_govt_1/notice/cmte_s_govt_1_2017-09-12-0330_680/current/notice.pdf
Text of measure: http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_132/resolutions/sjr1/IN/00?format=pdf
Notes: It had a 2nd hearing Wednesday, March 8, 2017! Mark Meckler was among proponents testifying. Then it had a 3rd hearing, before the same committee, Wednesday, March 15, 2017! Finally, the opponents got a chance to be heard -- at its 4th hearing, Wednesday, Mar. 22! Then it went for a 5th HEARING: Tuesday, September 12, 2017!! CONTACT ALL MEMBERS OF ITS CURRENT COMMITTEE (see link), tell them to VOTE NO on SJR 1 !!
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Oklahoma
Description: U.S. Constitution; providing for participation in a balanced budget compact; emergency.
Date introduced: 2017-02-06
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Compact for a Balanced Budget
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1434&Session=1700
Committee it's currently in: http://www.okhouse.gov/Committees/CommitteeMembers.aspx?CommID=327&SubCommID=0
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://www.okhouse.gov/CommitteeCalendar/Default.aspx?CommID=327
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20int/HB/HB1434%20int.pdf
Notes: This one was due for a hearing at its committee's meeting Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM in ROOM 412C. Please note: although the 2017 regular session has ended, all measures in Oklahoma carry over to the second year; so we need to keep watching this measure.
Description: A Joint Resolution calling for a convention to propose a free and fair elections amendment pursuant to the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution
Date introduced: 2018-02-05
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1035&Session=1800
Committee it's currently in: https://www.okhouse.gov/Committees/CommitteeMembers.aspx?CommID=327&SubCommID=0
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2017-18%20INT/hres/HJR1035%20INT.PDF
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Oregon
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Description: A Concurrent Resolution directing the Congress of the United States to call for an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States that shall be entitled the Countermand Amendment Convention and limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant state legislatures authority to countermand and rescind any mandate issued by any branch of the Federal Government or its agencies that encroaches on states' rights and the personal liberties of their citizens.
Date introduced: 2017-02-02
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Countermand Amendment
Status page: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=10
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=10
Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention of 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: 2017-03-27
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=187
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=R&billNbr=0187&pn=1108
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.
Date introduced: 2017-03-20
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=357
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=R&billNbr=0357&pn=1012
Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention of states limited to a congressional term limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States
Date introduced: 2018-01-22
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=647
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=R&billNbr=0647&pn=2890
Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Constitutional Convention 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: 2017-06-04
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=133
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=133
Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention of states limited to proposing a regulation freedom amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Date introduced: 2017-06-04
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Regulation Freedom Amendment
Status page: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=134
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=134
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-19
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=254
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2017&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=R&billNbr=0254&pn=1415
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Description: TO 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.
Date introduced: 2016-12-15
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/3233.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/3233.htm
Notes: Although South Carolina's 2017 Regular Session has now ended, all measures can carry over to 2018!
Description: TO 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.
Date introduced: 2017-01-17
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/3473.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/3473_20170112.htm
Notes: Although South Carolina's 2017 Regular Session has now ended, all measures can carry over to 2018!
Description: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATION BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR A CONVENTIONNext OF THE STATES TO BE CALLED TO PROPOSE 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 AS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE.
Date introduced: 2017-01-24
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/3567.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/3567_20170124.htm
Notes: Although South Carolina's 2017 Regular Session has now ended, all measures can carry over to 2018!
Description: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO 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 TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES INTENDED TO AFFECT ELECTIONS AND CLARIFYING THE AUTHORITY OF CONGRESS AND THE STATES TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY CORPORATIONS
Date introduced: 2017-04-25
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4174&session=122&summary=B
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=H#jud
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/4174.htm
Description: TO 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.
Date introduced: 2016-12-13
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/86.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/86.htm
Notes: Although South Carolina's 2017 Regular Session has now ended, all measures can carry over to 2018!
Description: TO APPLY FOR A CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN ORDER TO PROPOSE A CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS AMENDMENT.
Date introduced: 2017-03-14
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/545.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/545_20170314.htm
Notes: Although South Carolina's 2017 Regular Session has now ended, all measures can carry over to 2018!
Description: TO MAKE APPLICATION BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR A CONVENTION OF THE STATES TO BE CALLED, RESTRICTED TO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH A BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT.
Date introduced: 2017-03-14
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/547.htm
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/agendas/122s8146.pdf
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/547_20170314.htm
Notes: On Feb. 23, 2018, this measure was referred to a subcommittee (Sen. Massey, Sen. McElveen, Sen. Rice), which heard the measure on Thursday, March 8, 2018! On Tues., Mar. 20, they presented their recommendation to the full Judiciary Committee--who then proceeded to pass it!! Contact ALL South Carolina senators NOW (http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?chamber=S), and say "Vote NO on S.547!!"
Description: TO 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.
Date introduced: 2017-03-21
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/571.htm
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/571_20170321.htm
Notes: Although South Carolina's 2017 Regular Session has now ended, all measures can carry over to 2018!
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
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0878&session=122&summary=B
Committee it's currently in: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php
Text of measure: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/bills/878.htm
Notes: Follows COS model except that it foregoes "term limits".
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South Dakota
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 and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
Date introduced: 2018-01-22
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=SJR3&Session=2018
Text of measure: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?File=SJR3P.htm&Session=2018&Version=Printed&Bill=SJR3
Notes: At a hearing on Feb. 12, 2018, the Senate State Affairs Committee passed this COS measure. But GOOD NEWS!!! :)) On Feb. 14, the full Senate VOTED DOWN THIS COS MEASURE, 16-18!!!
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Tennessee
Description: A RESOLUTION to call for a convention of the states to plan for an Article V convention to propose a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.
Date introduced: 2017-01-11
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0024
Committee it's currently in: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/state-gov.html
Text of measure: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/HJR0024.pdf
Notes: This measure was due for a hearing on Feb. 8; but was deferred to Mar. 22, for a hearing by the State Government sub-committee!! They recommended the measure be passed if amended!! Now it is on the calendar of the State Government Committee for 4/4/2017!! CONTACT all the committee members!!! (Please note, this is not petitioning Congress (to call a convention), rather it is petitioning other states, to come to a "planning convention" on July 11, 2017, to plan rules, procedures, time and venue to propose to Congress for an Article V convention.)
Description: Constitutional Conventions - Calls for a convention of the states to plan for Article V conventions under the United States Constitution; creates a convention committee.
Date introduced: 2017-02-09
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0124
Committee it's currently in: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/state-gov.html
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/videocalendars/VideoCalendarOrders.aspx?CalendarID=158&GA=110
Text of measure: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/HJR0124.pdf
Notes: The measure had a hearing before the House State Government Subcommittee on Feb. 22, and they recommended that the main committee pass it!! Now it is in that State Government Committee, waiting for a next hearing date!! CONTACT ALL members of the latter committee, and say, VOTE NO on HJR0124!! Please note, this is not petitioning Congress (to call a convention), rather it is petitioning other states, to come to a "planning convention" on July 11, 2017, to plan rules, procedures, time and venue to propose to Congress for an Article V convention.
Description: A RESOLUTION to call for a convention of the states to plan for an Article V convention to propose a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution
Date introduced: 2017-01-10
Originated in: Senate
Date it passed the Senate: 2017-02-06
Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0009
Committee it's currently in: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/committees/state-gov.html
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/videocalendars/VideoCalendarOrders.aspx?CalendarID=158&GA=110
Text of measure: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/SJR0009.pdf
Notes: This one PASSED the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 31, 8-1-0!! And as amended, it passed the Senate (on 2/6, 27 to 3). Then the measure had a hearing before the House State Government Subcommittee on Feb. 22, and they recommended that the main committee pass it!! Next it was scheduled to be heard by that committee, the House State Government Committee, on Mar. 7 at 12:00 noon -- and GOOD NEWS, they voted to "Defer to Summer Study in State Government Committee"!! Keep contacting that committee's members!!! Please note, this measure is not petitioning Congress (to call a convention), rather it is petitioning other states, to come to a "planning convention", to plan rules, procedures, time and venue to propose to Congress for an Article V convention.
Description: Constitutional Conventions - Makes application to Congress for the purpose of calling a constitutional convention for proposing a congressional term limit amendment.
Date introduced: 2017-02-08
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0092
Committee it's currently in: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/calendar.html
Text of measure: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/SJR0092.pdf
Notes: On April 12, 2017, the committee recommended it for passage! So it was sent to the Senate Calendar Committee! And on May 8, it was "reset on first calendar of 2018"!! It was to come up for a possible Senate vote on Jan. 9, 2018; however, instead it was re-referred to the Calendar committee. And, from an email by one of the senators, it appears the sponsor has decided to defer the bill at this time! Let's not let our guard down: let's be vigilant, and it sure wouldn't hurt to contact all Tennessee state senators and say, "Vote NO on SJR0092, if it comes back on the Calendar!"
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Description: Joint resolution requesting Congress to call an Article V Convention of the states limited to proposing specific U.S. Constitutional Amendments
Date introduced: 2017-02-02
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/J.R.H.3
Committee it's currently in: http://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/document/2018/195/Date
Text of measure: http://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRH003/JRH003%20As%20Introduced.pdf
Notes: Vermont's 2017 session has now ended, but all their measures carry over to 2018!!
Description: Petitions the U.S. Congress to call a convention for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America that would place limitations on the number of terms that members of the U.S. House and Senate may serve
Date introduced: 2018-01-23
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2018/J.R.H.11
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2018/195
Text of measure: https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRH011/JRH011%20As%20Introduced.pdf
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Virginia
Description: Makes application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that pertains to the subject of balancing the federal budget.
Date introduced: 2017-12-21
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+sum+SJ11
Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+com+S10
Text of measure: https://legiscan.com/VA/text/SJR11/id/1665093/Virginia-2018-SJR11-Prefiled.html
Notes: REALLY GOOD NEWS!! The Rules Committee voted this BBA Con-Call DOWN!!!!
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that pertains to the subject of balancing the federal budget
Date introduced: 2018-01-04
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+sum+SJ26
Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+com+S10
Text of measure: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?181+ful+SJ26
Notes: MORE good news from Virginia!! On Feb. 9, 2018, the Senate Rules Committee incorporated SJ26 (BBA) into SJ11--and then the latter failed, in the same committee!! YIPPEEE!!!!
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Washington
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.
Date introduced: 2017-01-13
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4003&Year=2017
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SEIT/Pages/default.aspx
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4003-Free%20and%20fair%20elections.pdf#page=1
Notes: This measure did not get far before the end of the 2018 session!! YAY!!!
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.
Date introduced: 2017-01-19
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4006&Year=2017
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SEIT/Pages/default.aspx
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4006-Constitutional%20convention.pdf
Notes: This measure did not get far before the end of the 2018 session!! YAY!!!
Description: Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget
Date introduced: 2018-01-19
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Status page: http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4017&Year=2017
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SEIT/Pages/default.aspx
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4017-Balanced%20federal%20budget.pdf
Notes: This measure did not get far before the end of the 2018 session!! YAY!!!
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.
Date introduced: 2016-12-09
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8000&Year=2017
Text of measure: http://app.leg.wa.gov/mobile/meetingschedules/upcoming?Agency=senate&Committee=sgov
Notes: Good news!! On Feb. 22, 2018, the Senate Rules Committee put this one in the "X" file!! "After certain cut-off dates, the Senate Rules Committee sometimes places bills in the X-File, if they are no longer eligible for consideration. This removes them from calendars and the status sheet." YAY!!!
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.
Date introduced: 2017-01-19
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8003&Year=2017
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/SGTE/Pages/default.aspx
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8003-Constitutional%20convention.pdf
Notes: This measure did not get far before the end of the 2018 session!! YAY!!!
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West Virginia
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
Date introduced: 2018-02-08
Originated in: House of Delegates
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr57%20intr.htm&yr=2018&sesstype=RS&i=57&houseorig=H&billtype=CR
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.
Date introduced: 2017-03-08
Originated in: House of Delegates
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr70%20intr.htm&yr=2017&sesstype=RS&i=70&houseorig=h&billtype=cr
Notes: Please note, as of April 8 the West Virginia legislature's regular session has adjourned for the year; however, this measure will almost certainly be carried over to 2018, and pick up where it left off, in this committee.
Description: Urging Congress call convention of states to impose fiscal restraints on federal government
Date introduced: 2017-02-08
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/bill_status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR3%20intr.htm&yr=2017&sesstype=rs&i=3&houseorig=s&billtype=cr
Notes: It was up for a hearing on March 7, 2017, 3:00 p.m.! And the committee voted it "be adopted" -- which the Senate did, on March 9, by voice vote!! On Mar. 10, it went to the House Judiciary Committee (see link)!!! On April 8 the West Virginia legislature's regular session adjourned for the year; but, the measure carried over to 2018. But in that session, it got nowhere; and that session has now ended, as well! This measure is dead, dead, DEAD!!! :D
Description: Urging 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 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: 2018-01-26
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR9%20INTR.htm&yr=2018&sesstype=RS&i=9&houseorig=S&billtype=CR
Description: Urging 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 in the United States
Date introduced: 2018-01-26
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR10%20INTR.htm&yr=2018&sesstype=RS&i=10&houseorig=S&billtype=CR
Description: Urging 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 in the United States.
Date introduced: 2017-03-09
Originated in: Senate
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Committee it's currently in: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=scr30%20intr.htm&yr=2017&sesstype=RS&i=30&houseorig=S&billtype=CR
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Wisconsin
Description: Wisconsin legislative resolution to restore free and fair elections in the United States and to apply to Congress for a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would restore balance and integrity to our elections.
Date introduced: 2017-04-24
Originated in: Assembly
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr35
Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/assembly/1663
Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/related/proposals/ajr35
Description: Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
Date introduced: 2017-03-16
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/sjr18
Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/related/proposals/sjr18.pdf
Notes: The measure was heard Tuesday Mar. 28, 2017 -- and it was considered, in Executive Session, on Thursday, Mar. 30. Unfortunately, the committee recommended it be passed! However, even though it was carried over to 2018, that session has adjourned as well, with no plan to re-convene!! So, although Wisconsin COULD JUST POSSIBLY convene again in 2018, PROBABLY this measure and Wisconsin's other calls are DEAD!! :D
Description: Relating to: Wisconsin legislative resolution to restore free and fair elections in the United States and to apply to Congress for a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would restore balance and integrity to our elections.
Date introduced: 2017-03-29
Originated in: Senate
Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr24
Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/committees/senate/1751
Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/related/proposals/sjr24
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Wyoming
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION requesting Congress to call a convention of the several states for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that every bill enacted by Congress shall embrace only one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title
Date introduced: 2018-01-11
Originated in: House of Representatives
Status page: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2018/Digest/HJ0003.pdf
Text of measure: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2018/Introduced/HJ0003.pdf
Notes: Good news in Wyoming!! Both HJ3 and HJ10 failed their vote to get INTRODUCED!!! YAY!!!
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
Date introduced: 2018-02-13
Originated in: House of Representatives
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Status page: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2018/Digest/HJ0010.pdf
Text of measure: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2018/Introduced/HJ0010.pdf
Notes: Good news in Wyoming!! Both HJ3 and HJ10 failed their vote to get INTRODUCED!!! YAY!!!
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