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:
| Georgia-SR237 | This measure has already passed its house of origin. One Feb. 28, the Senate Rules Committee reported "favorably" for SR 237! And on Mar. 7, it passed the Senate! It's now in the House Rules Committee. And although Georgia has ended its 2019 Regular Session, it carries measures over to 2020 -- so, we need to keep an eye on this one, and the other Georgia A5C measures!! |
| Iowa-SJR11 | A subcommittee of the Senate State Government Committee has recommended passage of this Con-con measure! And though Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, measures carry over to 2020! PLEASE contact all members of the committee (see committee-link) and ask them to "VOTE NO on SJR 11 -- to defend and uphold our Constitution!!!" |
| Kansas-HCR5009 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin. The House Federal & State Affairs committee heard HCR 5009 on March 13; and on Mar. 20, it voted to recommend its adoption! And, though the legislature has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, active measures carry over to 2020! Let's contact the whole House of Representatives, and tell them why they must "VOTE NO on HCR 5009 !!" |
| Nebraska-LB451 | ALERT!!! This measure is to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LB451!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) |
| Nebraska-LR7 | ALERT!!! This measure is to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LR7!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) |
| Nebraska-LR9 | LR 9 was scheduled for a hearing Mar. 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm, in Room 1507, by its current committee (see committee-link). CONTACT the committee-members, tell them why they MUST "Vote NO on Con-con call LR 9 !!" |
| New Hampshire-HCR6 | This measure's House committee (State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs) had a hearing on the measure Wed., Feb. 6. In their Executive Session on Mar. 6, they voted to "Retain [the measure] in Committee". This is a good sign -- but it means simply that the committee decided to "retain the bill for further work during the second year of the legislative session". So let's CONTACT ALL committee members, and tell them why they should "VOTE NO on HCR6!!" ( Josh.Adjutant@leg.state.nh.us; Amanda.Bouldin@leg.state.nh.us; Ryan.Buchanan@leg.state.nh.us; Fred.Davis@leg.state.nh.us; Joyce.Fulweiler@leg.state.nh.us; Patricia.Klee@leg.state.nh.us; Latha.Mangipudi@leg.state.nh.us; Linda.Massimilla@leg.state.nh.us; Israel.Piedra@leg.state.nh.us; Craig.Thompson@leg.state.nh.us; Anne.Warner@leg.state.nh.us; al.baldasaro@leg.state.nh.us; Joel.Desilets@leg.state.nh.us; pkatsakiores@comcast.net; richard.lascelles@leg.state.nh.us; Qtipnh@aol.com; dick.marple@leg.state.nh.us; JP.Marzullo@leg.state.nh.us; Reed.Panasiti@leg.state.nh.us; skip@lavalleys.com ) |
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States to require persons to provide verifiable evidence of legal citizenship in order to be qualified as electors for federal office elections
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-14
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/71001?SessionId=121
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1R/bills/HCR2001P.htm
Notes: The House Federal Relations Committee heard HCR 2001 on Feb. 20, 2019. They voted to pass it; but not before they had voted to "strike everything" and amend it -- that is, they turned it into a completely different resolution, one "EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE NAVAJO GENERATING STATION"!! (you can see the text which passed the whole House here: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1R/bills/HCR2001H.htm ) So, NEVER MIND!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set term limits for United States representatives and United States senators
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-05
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/71868
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1R/bills/HCR2022P.htm
Notes: The House Federal Relations Committee heard HCR 2022 on Feb. 13, 2019. They voted to pass it; and on Feb. 18, the Rules Committee did likewise. On Monday, Mar. 4, it passed Third Reading in the House; since there was no motion to Reconsider, it's now in the Senate! However, Arizona adjourned its regular session -- and no measures carry over to 2020! YAY!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set term limits for United States Representatives and United States Senators
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-31
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/71971
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/1r/bills/scr1014p.htm
Notes: SCR 1014 passed the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tues., Feb. 26; and the Senate Rules Committee passed it the next day! However, Arizona adjourned its regular session -- and no measures carry over to 2020! YAY!!
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Arkansas
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying to the United States Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United Sates Constitution, limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of the United States Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-15
Status page: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019/2019R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=SJR3
Text of measure: ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/bills/2019R/Public/SJR3/SJR3012820191339.pdf
Notes: The measure went rushing through--on skids pre-greased! The Senate STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS Committee had a hearing on SJR 3 on Jan. 24 (2019); unfortunately, they passed it (5-1). The whole Senate amended it on 1/28 --and passed it the next day! In the House, the House State Agencies & Governmental Affairs committee heard the measure on Feb. 6th --and passed it!! It hit a few speed bumps at that point; but after the House amended it, the Senate finally voted on Feb. 14, passing the amended version, and sending it to the Governor. This is the first COS measure passed since 2017! Let's slate it for well-deserved rescission!!
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Resolution petitioning Congress to convene an Article V convention to establish term limits
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-24
Committee it's currently in: https://www.cga.ct.gov/gae/
Status page: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HJ00040&which_year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2019/TOB/h/pdf/2019HJ-00040-R00-HB.PDF
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: RESOLUTION PETITIONING CONGRESS TO CONVENE AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO OVERTURN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-24
Committee it's currently in: https://www.cga.ct.gov/gae/
Status page: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HJ00045&which_year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2019/TOB/h/pdf/2019HJ-00045-R00-HB.PDF
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: RESOLUTION PETITIONING CONGRESS TO CONVENE AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO REPEAL THE SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-25
Committee it's currently in: https://www.cga.ct.gov/gae/
Status page: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HJ00055&which_year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2019/TOB/h/pdf/2019HJ-00055-R00-HB.PDF
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Delaware
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Applies to Congress to call an amendments convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to address concerns resulting from the United States Supreme Court's
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-22
Committee it's currently in: http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=502
Status page: http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=37108
Text of measure: http://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=37108&legislationTypeId=3&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HCR5
Notes: HCR 5 had a hearing on April 10, 2019 - and the committee "tabled" it. But in Delaware, I'm not sure that implies the measure is totally dead! Let's contact the committee members and say, "VOTE NO on HCR 5, and any other calls for an Article V convention!!"
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Florida
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Urges Congress to call Article V convention for purpose of proposing amendment to U.S. Constitution to permanently restore free & fair elections in U.S.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-18
Committee it's currently in: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Committees/committeesdetail.aspx?CommitteeId=3001
Status page: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/883/?Tab=BillText
Text of measure: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/883/BillText/Filed/PDF
Notes: Good news! Florida's 2019 session has adjourned; and this measure will NOT carry over to 2020! YAY!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Urging Congress to call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permanently restore free and fair elections in the United States, etc.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-19
Committee it's currently in: Will go to 3 Senate committees (potentially; it's currently in the 1st of these): Ethics and Elections (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/EE); Government Oversight and Accountability (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/GO); and Rules (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/RC)
Status page: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1230/?Tab=BillHistory
Text of measure: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1230/?Tab=BillText
Notes: Good news! Florida's 2019 session has adjourned; and this measure will NOT carry over to 2020! YAY!!
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Georgia
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-28
Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=27
Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HR/53
Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HR/53
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: A RESOLUTION applying to Congress for a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that will restore balance and integrity to our elections; and for other purposes.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-08
Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=27
Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HR/181
Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/180935.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-22
Date it passed the Senate: 2019-03-07
Committee it's currently in: http://www.house.ga.gov/committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=109&Session=27
Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/SR/237
Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/184142.pdf
Notes: One Feb. 28, the Senate Rules Committee reported "favorably" for SR 237! And on Mar. 7, it passed the Senate! It's now in the House Rules Committee. And although Georgia has ended its 2019 Regular Session, it carries measures over to 2020 -- so, we need to keep an eye on this one, and the other Georgia A5C measures!!
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Hawaii
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Requesting Congress To Convene A Limited National Convention Under Article V For The Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution That Will Limit The Influence Of Money In Our Electoral Process.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-19
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2019
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/HCR20_.htm
Notes: Hawaii now has adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-03-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=LMG&year=2019
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174&year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/HCR174_.htm
Notes: Hawaii now has adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Urging The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-03-05
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=PSM&year=2019
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/SCR36_.pdf
Notes: Hawaii now has adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Requesting Congress To Convene A Limited National Convention Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For The Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution That Will Limit The Influence Of Money In The Electoral Process
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-03-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2019
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131&year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/SCR131_.htm
Notes: On Mar. 19, the JDC had a hearing on SCR 131: "The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED." Then on April 1, it passed the Senate! It's now in the House Judiciary Committee (see link). But, Hawaii adjourned its regular session -- and no RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Requesting Congress To Convene A Limited National Convention Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For The Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution That Will Limit The Influence Of Money In The Electoral Process
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-03-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2019
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100&year=2019
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2019/bills/SR100_.htm
Notes: SR 100 was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3-19-2019; and the committee "deferred" it. That's good news; but in Hawaii, I'm not sure that implies the measure is totally dead! BUT -- Hawaii has now adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and NO RESOLUTIONS carry over to 2020! YAY!!
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Idaho
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-29
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2302
Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=20&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=20&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-14
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2302
Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=34&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=34&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-27
Committee it's currently in: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2312
Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=43&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=43&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits.
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Indiana
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: A joint resolution requesting the calling of a constitutional convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that will restore balance and integrity to our elections
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-19
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=681
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HJR10
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HJR10
Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; BUT, the measures carry over to 2020!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Constitutional convention to restore balance and integrity to our elections by proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that will permanently protect free and fair elections in America by addressing, among other things, issues raised by the decisions of the United States supreme court in TLSB 1732XS (4) 88 ss/jh Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010), and related cases and events
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=702
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR6
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR6
Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; BUT, the measures carry over to 2020!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A joint resolution requesting the call of a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to term limits for federal legislators
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-29
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=702
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=28742
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR11
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR11
Notes: A subcommittee of the Senate State Government Committee has recommended passage of this Con-con measure! And though Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, measures carry over to 2020! PLEASE contact all members of the committee (see committee-link) and ask them to "VOTE NO on SJR 11 -- to defend and uphold our Constitution!!!"
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2302
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-12
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=88&groupID=702
Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR15
Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=SJR15
Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; BUT, the measures carry over to 2020!!
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Kansas
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-10
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/committees/ctte_h_fed_st_1/documents/agenda/weekly/20190317.pdf
Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/hcr5009/
Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/documents/hcr5009_00_0000.pdf
Notes: The House Federal & State Affairs committee heard HCR 5009 on March 13; and on Mar. 20, it voted to recommend its adoption! And, though the legislature has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, active measures carry over to 2020! Let's contact the whole House of Representatives, and tell them why they must "VOTE NO on HCR 5009 !!"
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Kentucky
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-08
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=148&CommitteeType=House%20Standing%20Committee
Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/hjr87.html#actions
Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/hjr87/orig_bill.pdf
Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. The measure was to have a hearing on Mar. 4, 2019, for discussion purposes only. But thankfully, the Kentucky Legislature adjourned its Regular Session on Mar. 28th; and NO measures carry over to 2020!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and for members of Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-14
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=78&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee
Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/19RS/sjr102.html
Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/19RS/sjr102/orig_bill.pdf
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Louisiana
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES CALLING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-24
Committee it's currently in: http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/SLG
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP0264&snum=129
Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/HP026401.asp
Notes: HP 264 had a hearing on May 1, 2019, before the (joint) Committee on State and Local Government (testimony offered can be accessed here: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP0264&snum=129#). The committee held a vote on the measure May 6th: this meeting resulted in a "divided report": meaning, "The Committee vote has not yet been finalized but so far it looks like a Divided Report is expected." The final results were published May 17 -- and GOOD NEWS!! A majority of the committee voted 'ONTP' (Ought Not to Pass)! whereas, a minority voted that it 'Ought to Pass'. But on May 21, the House accepted the majority recommendation of the committee!! This Joint Resolution is dead on the vine! YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO RESTORE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-24
Committee it's currently in: http://legislature.maine.gov/committee/#Committees/SLG
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=SP0105&snum=129
Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/SP010501.asp
Notes: SP 105 had a hearing on May 1, 2019, before the (joint) Committee on State and Local Government (testimony offered can be accessed here: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=SP0105&snum=129#). The committee held a vote on the measure May 6th -- which resulted in a (unanimous) ONTP ("Ought Not To Pass") report! That means, "the Bill is placed in the Legislative File, a Communication is sent by the Committee chairs to the chambers and no further action is taken." YAY!!! Great work!!
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Maryland
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a member of the U.S. Senate.
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-01-25
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=hj0001&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hj/hj0001f.pdf
Notes: The measure had a hearing on Mar. 4th; then, on Mar. 14th, the committee issued an "Unfavorable" Report on the measure; but in Maryland, the measure goes to the floor anyway--where the committee's action "may be reversed, but this is infrequent." But April 8 was the last day of the session -- and of the whole legislature (so no bills carry-over). YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-02-08
Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=cmtepage&stab=02&id=hru&tab=subject3&ys=2019RS
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=hj0002&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hj/hj0002f.pdf
Notes: The measure was had a hearing on Mar. 4th (see link)! And, GOOD NEWS: the committee gave it an "unfavorable report," and the measure was withdrawn!! YAYY!!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-02-08
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=hj0005&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hj/hj0005f.pdf
Notes: The measure had a hearing on Mar. 4th; then, on Mar. 14th, the committee issued an "Unfavorable" Report on the measure; but in Maryland, the measure goes to the floor anyway--where the committee's action "may be reversed, but this is infrequent." But April 8 was the last day of the session -- and of the whole legislature (so no bills carry-over). YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-25
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=01&id=sj0001&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/sj/sj0001f.pdf
Notes: The measure had a hearing on Feb. 14th; then, on Mar. 11th, the committee issued an "Unfavorable" Report on the measure; but in Maryland, the measure goes to the floor anyway--where the committee's action "may be reversed, but this is infrequent." But April 8 was the last day of the session -- and of the whole legislature (so no bills carry-over). YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a member of the U.S. Senate.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-03-04
Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=cmtepage&tab=subject3&id=sru&stab=02&ys=2019RS
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=03&id=sj0003&tab=subject3&ys=2019rs
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/sj/sj0003F.pdf
Notes: April 8 was the last day of the session -- and of the whole legislature (so no bills carry-over). YAY!!!
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Massachusetts
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-26
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3208
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3208/House/Resolution/Text
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for of Congress; and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-22
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213/House/Resolution/Text
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Calls on Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution that would affirm that (a) the rights protected by the Constitution of the United States are the rights of natural persons, i.e. human individuals, only and (b) Congress and the states shall place limits on political contributions and expenditures to ensure that all citizens have access to the political process, and the spending of money to influence elections is not protected free speech under the First Amendment; [or] within 6 months Congress to call a limited Convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing Amendments, as prescribed previously herein
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-22
Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2163
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2163/Senate/Resolution/Text
Notes: This resolution gives Congress 6 months from the date of its passage, to submit an acceptable amendment to the states for ratification; else, this resolution will constitute an application for an Article V convention.
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Michigan
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal constraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-07
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/91005
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0855&ssn=0&y=2019
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF855&version=latest&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0
Notes: The Minnesota legislature's 2019 Regular Session adjourned on May 20, 2019. However, measures will carry over to 2020! This measure is still a threat! Let's educate its committee's members about why a Con-con could overturn our Constitutional Republic!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Resolution applying to the United States Congress to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America that will restore free and fair elections
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-21
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.php?cmte_id=3101&ls=91
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF1544&y=2019&ssn=0&b=senate#actions
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1544&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&type=resolution
Notes: The Minnesota legislature's 2019 Regular Session adjourned on May 20, 2019. However, measures will carry over to 2020! This measure is still a threat! Let's educate its committee's members about why a Con-con could overturn our Constitutional Republic!!
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Mississippi
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES URGING CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY LAW ENACTED BY CONGRESS SHALL EMBRACE ONLY ONE SUBJECT, WHICH SHALL BE CLEARLY EXPRESSED IN ITS TITLE.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-13
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/history/SC/SC0590.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2019/html/SC/SC0590IN.htm
Notes: This measure died in committee!! YAY!!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The Congress Of The United States To Call An Amendment Convention Of The States Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, And Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-18
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2019/pdf/history/SC/SC0596.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2019/html/SC/SC0596IN.htm
Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. This measure unfortunately slipped through the legislature on ALEC-greased skids!! Let's educate these Mississippi legislators, so they'll know better -- and so we can get them to rescind this resolution!!!
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Missouri
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Calls for an Article V convention of states to modify the thirteenth amendment of the United States Constitution
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2022&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR19&year=2019&code=R
Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/0549H.01I.pdf
Notes: This resolution is to call a convention ostensibly limited to removing "except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted" from the thirteenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The motivation for this, allegedly, is that "the legislature of the state of Missouri favors a proposal to remove 'except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted' from the thirteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, thus completely abolishing the practice of involuntary servitude." But the GOOD news is, the Regular Session adjourned on May 17 -- and NO MEASURES carry over to 2020!! YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Urges Congress to repeal, and calls for an Article V convention to repeal, the 16th and 17th amendments to the United States Constitution
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-04
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2032&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR29&year=2019&code=R
Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/1045H.01I.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Urges Congress to convene a national convention for the purposes of reforming the campaign finance system
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-11
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2022&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR37&year=2019&code=R
Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/1615H.02I.pdf
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Creates procedures for the appointment of commissioners to a convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-18
Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&committee=2027&year=2019&code=R&cluster=true
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR44&year=2019&code=R
Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/1991H.01I.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests Congress to call an Article V Convention of the states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which regulate elections.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-23
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=1925990
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/pdf-bill/intro/SCR8.pdf
Notes: The measure's Senate committee (see committee-link) held a hearing on this measure on Feb. 26. And on Mar. 12, the committee recommended "Do Pass"! However, there's GOOD NEWS -- the Regular Session adjourned for good on May 17 -- and NO MEASURES carry over to 2020! WOO HOO!!!
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: This concurrent resolution creates procedures for the appointment of commissioners to a convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution calls for such commissioners to be appointed by the General Assembly and creates a Joint Legislative Committee to submit names to the General Assembly to be considered for appointment. The Joint Legislative Committee shall also submit instructions governing the duties of the commissioners at the convention to the General Assembly for its approval.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-05
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2950011
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2950011
Notes: The measure's Senate committee (see committee-link) held a hearing on this measure on Feb. 26. And on Mar. 12, the committee recommended "Do Pass"! However, there's GOOD NEWS -- the Regular Session adjourned for good on May 17 -- and NO MEASURES carry over to 2020! WOO HOO!!!
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Supports rules and procedures for Article V Conventions adopted by the Assembly of State Legislatures on June 17, 2016
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-20
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=4380036
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/19info/pdf-bill/intro/SCR20.pdf
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Montana
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution hereby petition the United States Congress to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America that will restore free and fair elections
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-20
Committee it's currently in: See https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Session/2019-house-committees.pdf and scroll down to "State Administration"
Text of measure: https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2019/billhtml/HJ0025.htm
Notes: HJ25 had a hearing on Feb. 26; at that time, the House State Administration committee decided to "TABLE" HJ25, which motion means "Consideration of bill or resolution is set aside. Consideration may be resumed at the will of the committee. In addition to setting aside bills that are later taken up, this motion is traditionally the motion used to dispose of a bill without requiring consideration by the Committee of the Whole. However, the full house can vote to remove the bill or resolution from the committee." However, Montana adjourned its 2019 regular session -- and, no measures carry over to 2020 -- because there's no 2020 session!! YAY!!!
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Nebraska
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Adopt the Faithful Delegate to Federal Article V Convention Act
Date introduced: 2019-01-18
Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/calendar/hearings.php?CommitteeID=7
Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=37663
Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB451.pdf
Notes: ALERT!!! This measure is to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LB451!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;)
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: The Legislature of the State of Nebraska hereby applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Date introduced: 2019-01-14
Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/calendar/hearings.php?CommitteeID=7
Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=36936
Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LR7.pdf
Notes: ALERT!!! This measure is to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LR7!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;)
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Apply to the United States Congress to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would restore free and fair elections
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Journal/r1journal.pdf#page=702
Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=37178
Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LR9.pdf
Notes: LR 9 was scheduled for a hearing Mar. 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm, in Room 1507, by its current committee (see committee-link). CONTACT the committee-members, tell them why they MUST "Vote NO on Con-con call LR 9 !!"
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Nevada
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Submitting an application to Congress to call an Article V convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the United States Constitution to restore free and fair elections.
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2019-03-20
Committee it's currently in: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/80th2019/Committee/234/Overview
Status page: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/80th2019/Bill/6699/Overview
Text of measure: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/80th2019/Bill/6699/Text
Notes: Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, as of 4/13/19 there is no further action allowed on this measure!
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New Hampshire
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: AN ACT - relative to selection of delegates to an Article V convention.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-03
Committee it's currently in: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=7
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=246&txtFormat=html&sy=2019
Notes: HB519's House committee (Legislative Administration) had a hearing on the measure Wed., Feb. 6. They held a vote on it in their Executive Session on Feb. 13, and ... GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted that it was "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: An application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America, to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-03
Committee it's currently in: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=16
Latest scheduled hearing link: Public Hearing: 2/6/2019 11:00 am LOB 206
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=740&txtFormat=html&sy=2019
Notes: This measure's House committee (State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs) had a hearing on the measure Wed., Feb. 6. In their Executive Session on Mar. 6, they voted to "Retain [the measure] in Committee". This is a good sign -- but it means simply that the committee decided to "retain the bill for further work during the second year of the legislative session". So let's CONTACT ALL committee members, and tell them why they should "VOTE NO on HCR6!!" ( Josh.Adjutant@leg.state.nh.us; Amanda.Bouldin@leg.state.nh.us; Ryan.Buchanan@leg.state.nh.us; Fred.Davis@leg.state.nh.us; Joyce.Fulweiler@leg.state.nh.us; Patricia.Klee@leg.state.nh.us; Latha.Mangipudi@leg.state.nh.us; Linda.Massimilla@leg.state.nh.us; Israel.Piedra@leg.state.nh.us; Craig.Thompson@leg.state.nh.us; Anne.Warner@leg.state.nh.us; al.baldasaro@leg.state.nh.us; Joel.Desilets@leg.state.nh.us; pkatsakiores@comcast.net; richard.lascelles@leg.state.nh.us; Qtipnh@aol.com; dick.marple@leg.state.nh.us; JP.Marzullo@leg.state.nh.us; Reed.Panasiti@leg.state.nh.us; skip@lavalleys.com )
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New Jersey
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: his Assembly concurrent resolution applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials
Originated in: General Assembly
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Committee it's currently in: Assembly State and Local Government Committee (see at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=A)
Status page: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=ACR73
Text of measure: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/ACR/73_I1.HTM
Notes: Identical to ACR 84 from the 2016-17 legislature.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: This Assembly concurrent resolution applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2018-01-09
Committee it's currently in: Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation (see at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=S)
Status page: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=SCR28
Text of measure: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/SCR/28_I1.HTM
Notes: Identical to SCR 42 from the 2016-17 legislature.
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New Mexico
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Free & Fair Election Amendment Convention
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-15
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Committee/Standing_Committee?CommitteeCode=HCPAC
Status page: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=JR&legno=4&year=19
Text of measure: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/resolutions/house/HJR04.html
Notes: The resolution had a committee-hearing Saturday, February 16. But no vote was ever taken; and now the Regular Session has adjourned, and there's virtually no chance this measure will carry over to 2020!! GOOD WORK!!!
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New York
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Concerns the application of the legislature of the state of New York petitioning the Congress of the United States of America to call a national constitutional convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 130 S.Ct. 876.
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2019-01-14
Committee it's currently in: https://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?id=13
Text of measure: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A01248&term=2019&Text=Y
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY making an application to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that limit the terms of office for members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-03-20
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance
Status page: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=B00796&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y
Text of measure: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=B00796&term=2019&Summary=Y&Text=Y
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY making an application to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal limits on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2019/j240
Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/J240
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY making an application to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal limits on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2019-01-29
Committee it's currently in: https://nyassembly.gov/comm/?id=24
Status page: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=K00063&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y
Text of measure: https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=K00063&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Concerns the application of the legislature of the state of New York petitioning the Congress of the United States of America to call a national constitutional convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 130 S.Ct. 876.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/judiciary
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s1763
Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/S1763
Notes: This is the Senate version of A01248.
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North Carolina
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-03-19
Committee it's currently in: https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/HouseStanding/2
Status page: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/H390
Text of measure: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/House/PDF/H390v1.pdf
Notes: Originally referred to the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, on April 15, 2019 it was withdrawn from that committee and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform. The next day (!) that committee reported favorably on the measure; and it was re-committed to its original committee. Let's contact the members of that committee (see link), and let them know that 1) the Convention of States has been lying to legislators about how much support they have, and 2) they're misleading them also in saying that those legislators can control (at all) an Article 5 Convention!!
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Urges Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution consistent with principles that corporations are not people and money is not speech
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-11
Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview
Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HJM2
Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM2
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applies to Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution that address campaign finance reform.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-11
Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview
Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HJM4
Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM4
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on federal government, limit power and jurisdiction of federal government and limit terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-18
Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/HRULES/Overview
Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HJM10
Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HJM10/Introduced
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on federal government, limit power and jurisdiction of federal government and limit terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-03-28
Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Committees/SRULES/Overview
Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/SJM10
Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJM10/Introduced
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Pennsylvania
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-06-03
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=206
Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=R&billNbr=0206&pn=1938
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called Restricted To Propose An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government Through A Balanced Budget Amendment
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=H#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3017&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/3017.htm
Notes: Prefiled 12/18/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Make Application To The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress; To Provide Certain Reservations, Understandings, And Declarations Limiting The Application; And To Provide Certain Selection Criteria For Commissioners As Well As Limitations Upon Their Authority.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=H#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3125&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/3125.htm
Notes: Prefiled 12/18/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Make An Application Of The General Assembly To Congress, As Provided By Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States Of America, To Call A Convention Limited To Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States Senate
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=H#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3166&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/3166.htm
Notes: Prefiled 12/18/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States, To Be Called By Congress, Restricted To Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution In Order To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, To Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And To Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=28&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/28.htm
Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Make Application To The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress; To Provide Certain Reservations, Understandings, And Declarations Limiting The Application; And To Provide Certain Selection Criteria For Commissioners As Well As Limitations Upon Their Authority
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=112&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/112.htm
Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called, Restricted To Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government Through A Balanced Budget Amendment
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=125&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/125.htm
Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina, Under Article V Of The United States Constitution, For Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Restricted To Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution Regarding Campaign Finance Reform
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-08
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=192&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/192.htm
Notes: Prefiled 12/12/2018. The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called, Restricted To Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States Senate
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-03-14
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S#jud
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0663&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/prever/663_20190314.htm
Notes: The South Carolina regular session adjourned May 9, 2019; but all measures carry over to 2020 (!).
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South Dakota
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: To apply for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-25
Status page: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=HJR1005&Session=2019
Text of measure: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?File=HJR1005P.htm&Session=2019&Version=Printed&Bill=HJR1005
Notes: Well, it LOOKED like good news... At HJR 1005's hearing on Feb. 6, the House State Affairs committee voted to defer the measure "to the 41st legislative day"--which normally means, they killed it... BUT!! The S.D. Legislature has a way to force a committee to cough up (so to speak) a measure they've so deferred. (It's similar to a "discharge petition," but it's called "Smoking out".) And they used that to force the committee to discharge HJR 1005! But then, the motion to put it on the House calendar FAILED... and no one has yet tried to have a reconsideration of that vote! And then -- better yet! -- the 2019 session ended, and there's no carry-over (to 2020)! YAY!!!
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Tennessee
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure balance, integrity, and transparency in our national campaign finance system
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-03-07
Committee it's currently in: https://capitol.texas.gov/Committees/MembershipCmte.aspx?LegSess=86R&CmteCode=C240
Status page: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HJR121
Text of measure: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HJ00121I.htm
Notes: Good news!! On April 1, the measure was "left pending in committee"!! YAY!!!!
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Utah
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-08
Status page: https://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/static/SJR009.html
Text of measure: https://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/static/SJR009.html
Notes: SJR 9 passed the whose Senate on Feb. 27!! On Mar. 4, it passed the House Political Subdivisions committee!! And unfortunately, on Mar. 6 it passed the whole House -- making it COSP's 14th state!!! We MUST rescind all Utah's A5C applications!!
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Vermont
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the U.S. Senate
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-02-27
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2020/195
Status page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2020/J.R.H.2
Text of measure: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRH002/JRH002%20As%20Introduced.pdf
Notes: Vermont has now adjourned its 2019 Regular Session; however, measures still active carry over to 2020!
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Virginia
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Makes application to the United States Congress to call an amendment convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure free and fair elections by limiting corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech and declaring that money does not constitute speech and may be regulated.
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-01-09
Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+com+H20
Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+sum+HJ668
Text of measure: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+HJ668
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! This measure was "left in" the House Rules Committee - having missed the Feb. 5 deadline for passing the House! YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Makes an application to the United States Congress to call an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-01-09
Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+com+H20
Status page: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=191&typ=bil&val=hj685
Text of measure: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+HJ685
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! This measure was "left in" the House Rules Committee - having missed the Feb. 5 deadline for passing the House! YAY!!!
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Interstate conventions; selection of commissioners and committee procedures. Adopts procedures for selecting and replacing commissioners to represent the Virginia General Assembly at interstate conventions. The procedures clarify the scope of authority of commissioners and committees at such conventions, enforce limits on such authority, and prescribe an oath to be taken by interstate convention commissioners.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-09
Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+com+S10
Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+sum+SJ268
Text of measure: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+SJ268
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! This measure was "left in" the Senate Rules Committee - having missed the Feb. 5 deadline for passing the Senate! YAY!!! (Prefiled 12/26/18. A good critique of this weird sort of attempt to control Art. V delegates is here: http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/huldah/180124)
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Washington
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and terms of office for federal officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-22
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4002&Year=2019&initiative
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4002-Constitutional%20convention.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Asking Congress to call a limited convention, authorized under Article V of the United States Constitution, for the purpose of proposing a free and fair elections amendment to that Constitution.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-23
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4004&Year=2019&initiative
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4004-Free%20and%20fair%20elections.pdf
Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a committee-hearing on Feb. 15, 8:00 AM. It was also scheduled for an Executive (i.e., voting) session on Feb. 19 (cf. https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/Home/Documents/25261?/House/20903/01-01-2019/12-31-2019/Agenda///Bill/). And although it has missed the Cutoff deadline for 2019, it will very likely be carried over to 2020!! Write all the committee members! (see http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/MembersStaff.aspx) and tell them why they must "VOTE NO on HJM 4004!"
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-23
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/SGOV/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4005&Year=2019&initiative
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4005-Balanced%20federal%20budget.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Asking Congress to call a limited convention, authorized under Article V of the United States Constitution, for the purpose of proposing a free and fair elections amendment to that Constitution.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-14
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/RULE/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8002&Year=2019&initiative
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8002-.pdf
Notes: The Senate State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections committee heard the measure on Feb. 22, and the majority voted to pass it! Now it's in the Senate Rules committee for a Second Reading! And although it has missed the Cutoff deadline for 2019, it will very likely be carried over to 2020!! Contact the committee members (see http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/RULE/Pages/default.aspx) and let them know that their oath to uphold the constitution requires them to "VOTE NO on SJM 8002!"
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Applying to Congress for a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution related to a balanced federal budget. Sponsors: O'Ban, Rivers, Fortunato, Braun, Warnick, Becker, Honeyford, Bailey, Wagoner, Brown, Palumbo
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/SGTE/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8004&Year=2019&initiative
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8004-Balanced%20federal%20budget.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and terms of office for federal officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-22
Committee it's currently in: http://leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/SGTE/Pages/default.aspx
Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8007&Year=2019&initiative
Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8007-Constitutional%20convention.pdf
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West Virginia
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Urging Congress to call a convention of states to limit terms of office for elected members of the United States Senate
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-01-11
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr3%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=3&houseorig=H&billtype=CR
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; and adopting certain reservations, understandings and declarations limiting the application
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-01-23
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr33%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=33&houseorig=H&billtype=CR
Notes: HCR 33 was heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Mar. 4, 2019; it passed, reportedly by a vote of only 13-12! But GREAT NEWS!! On Mar. 8, the House voted it DOWN, 40-56!! YAY!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: The purpose of this resolution is to apply to and urge Congress call a convention of the states, under the authority reserved to the states in Article V of the United States Constitution, limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and limit the terms of office for persons elected to the United States House of Representatives or to the United States Senate
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-02-11
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr61%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=61&houseorig=H&billtype=CR
Notes: HCR 61 was heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Mar. 4, 2019; it passed, reportedly by a vote of only 13-11! And on Mar. 8 it passed the House!! It had till midnight Mar. 9 to pass the Senate!! But Sen. Mike Romano killed it, by mounting a 20-minutes-to-midnight filibuster!! THANKS, SENATOR ROMANO!!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Urging Congress to call a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States and to limit the terms of office for Members of the United States House of Representatives and set a limit on number of terms for a Members of the United State Senate
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2019-01-17
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hjr14%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=14&houseorig=H&billtype=JR
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Urging Congress call convention for purpose of proposing amendment restoring free and fair elections
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-04
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR22%20INTR.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=22&houseorig=S&billtype=CR
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Urging Congress call convention for Constitutional amendment limiting terms for persons elected to House of Representatives and Senate
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-02-14
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/SenateCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR30%20INTR.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=30&houseorig=S&billtype=CR
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Wisconsin
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION requesting Congress to call a convention to amend the United States Constitution for the purpose of restoring free and fair elections.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-09
Committee it's currently in: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Committees/2019/J09
Status page: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0002
Text of measure: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0002
Notes: There was a Committee hearing on 1/16/2019, and some GOOD NEWS: a motion to pass the measure FAILED, by a 3-2 vote!! WAY TO GO!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION requesting Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that for its officials and for members of impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office Congress
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-11
Status page: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0004
Text of measure: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2019/SJ0004
Notes: SJ0004 was heard in committee on Thurs., Jan 31, and was passed by 3-1. But GREAT NEWS-- the Senate voted on it Feb. 4, and VOTED IT DOWN, 10-20 !!!! Great work !!!
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