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-HB818 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This one passed its House committee on Feb. 3, 2020! The Representatives in the Georgia House need educating!! LET'S CONTACT THEM!! |
| Georgia-SR237 | This measure has already passed its house of origin. One Feb. 28, 2019 the Senate Rules Committee reported "favorably" for SR 237! Then a week later, 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!! |
| Georgia-SR854 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This resolution's text was originally a Convention of States con-con resolution. But at the committee hearing (Rules Committee, 3/5/2020, streamed online), it became clear that the text they were actually considering was for a BBA con-con -- intended to re-instate Georgia's 2014 BBA call, which had expired on Jan. 1st! The committee passed it, with only a 7-minute hearing (no testimony against). The whole Senate was scheduled to vote on it Thurs., Mar. 12th -- and they did amend the text (finally) to be a BBA resolution -- but the BBA proponents got a surprise! Two Republicans voted No, and 7 others declined to vote -- leaving SR 854 short of the 29 votes it required -- as a resolution -- for its "constitutional majority"!! And while they were able to get a favorable vote for reconsideration of the measure, they did not get that reconsideration to happen the same day (which would have required a rule-change): consequently, the measure has missed the "crossover deadline" for passage by the Senate!! This is a VERY nice result for us; however, we're still vigilant on this one, lest the BBA folks engineer a rule-change somehow; the Coronavirus scare has NOT come to their aid, though -- as it caused the Georgia legislature has taken a recess indefinitely. Stay tuned! |
| 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!!!" |
| Massachusetts-H3208 | This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! Now it's in the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling ... STAY TUNED!! |
| Massachusetts-H3213 | This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And now (Feb. 2020) it has been reported out as "Accompanied a Study"! This seems to be what they call it when they have decided the measure needs more study. Hopefully, this speed-bump spells doom for this COS resolution -- but we need to keep our eye on it!!! |
| Massachusetts-S2163 | This resolution gives Congress 6 months from the date of its passage, to submit an acceptable amendment to the states for ratification; else, this resolution will constitute an application for an Article V convention. This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! We'll have to see what happens to it from here: in Massachusetts, measures often get a review from more than one committee... and NOW, it's in the Senate Committee on Rules! STAY TUNED!! |
| Nebraska-LB451 | ALERT!!! This measure was to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LB451!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session. |
| Nebraska-LR7 | ALERT!!! This measure was to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LR7!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session. |
| 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 !!" Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session. |
| Pennsylvania-HR206 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This Con-con call was heard by House committee on Oct 22, 2019. And on Dec. 16, that committee voted in favor. NOW it's time to contact all PA House members (Representatives), and tell them HR206 IS A DANGEROUS, no good, VERY BAD idea!! (You can tweet all the Republican House members at this address and refer to "PA HR206": @PAHouseGOP !) |
| Pennsylvania-SR234 | This Con-con call was to be heard by Senate committee on Tues., Oct 22, 2019!! Contact the committee members and say, "VOTE NO on SR234!!" |
| Tennessee-HJR0809 | This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. The House Local Committee passed this resolution on Mar. 4 -- with Republicans apparently all voting FOR it (!!). Now the Calendar & Rules Committee has it on the Regular Calendar, to be heard and voted on the House floor, for June 8, 2020!! Contact all the House members (representatives) and ask them to PLEASE vote a fervent "NO" on this Wolf-PAC resolution!! |
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and as a Member of the United States Senate
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-01-16
Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/72972
Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/2R/bills/HCR2016P.htm
Notes: The measure had a hearing Feb. 17, 2020 (see "Latest hearing" link) -- and later the committee voted to PASS it! Next it was ready to be voted on by the whole House! But thankfully, it never got to that point -- and the House adjourned its Regular Session 5/26/20. YEAH!!!
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Arkansas
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: This measure would constitute an application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget.
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2020-02-14
Status page: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AJR27
Text of measure: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AJR27
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Colorado
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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: Applies to Congress to call an amendments convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to address concerns resulting from the United States Supreme Court's
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-01-22
Committee it's currently in: http://legis.delaware.gov/CommitteeDetail?committeeId=502
Status page: http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=37108
Text of measure: http://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=37108&legislationTypeId=3&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HCR5
Notes: HCR 5 had a hearing on April 10, 2019 - and the committee "tabled" it. But in Delaware, I'm not sure that implies the measure is totally dead! Now the Delaware's 2019 Regular Session has ended; however, in Delaware, all measures carry over to 2020! Let's contact the committee members and say, "VOTE NO on HCR 5, and any other calls for an Article V convention!!"
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Florida
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Free and Fair Elections; 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: 2020-01-10
Committee it's currently in: Three Senate committees: 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/2020/1816
Text of measure: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1816/BillText/Filed/HTML
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Georgia
General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget
Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Compact for a Balanced Budget, so as to extend the sunset provision of the compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-01-27
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HB/818
Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/188401.pdf
Notes: This one passed its House committee on Feb. 3, 2020! The Representatives in the Georgia House need educating!! LET'S CONTACT THEM!!
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: House Rules Committee - 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: House Rules Committee - 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: House Rules Committee - 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, 2019 the Senate Rules Committee reported "favorably" for SR 237! Then a week later, 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!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: A resolution applying: to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-03-02
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://livestream.com/accounts/26021522/events/8730585/videos/202570614
Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/SR/854
Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/191509.pdf
Notes: This resolution's text was originally a Convention of States con-con resolution. But at the committee hearing (Rules Committee, 3/5/2020, streamed online), it became clear that the text they were actually considering was for a BBA con-con -- intended to re-instate Georgia's 2014 BBA call, which had expired on Jan. 1st! The committee passed it, with only a 7-minute hearing (no testimony against). The whole Senate was scheduled to vote on it Thurs., Mar. 12th -- and they did amend the text (finally) to be a BBA resolution -- but the BBA proponents got a surprise! Two Republicans voted No, and 7 others declined to vote -- leaving SR 854 short of the 29 votes it required -- as a resolution -- for its "constitutional majority"!! And while they were able to get a favorable vote for reconsideration of the measure, they did not get that reconsideration to happen the same day (which would have required a rule-change): consequently, the measure has missed the "crossover deadline" for passage by the Senate!! This is a VERY nice result for us; however, we're still vigilant on this one, lest the BBA folks engineer a rule-change somehow; the Coronavirus scare has NOT come to their aid, though -- as it caused the Georgia legislature has taken a recess indefinitely. Stay tuned!
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Hawaii
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: 2020-03-06
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2020
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131&year=2020
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/HCR131_.htm
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: 2020-03-06
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2020
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112&year=2020
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/HR112_.htm
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: 2020-03-05
Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2020
Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89&year=2020
Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/SCR89_.htm
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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=2312
Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=20&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=20&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. Though the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has adjourned, all measures carry over to the 2020 session!
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=2312
Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=34&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=108&GA=101&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=34&GAID=15&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=
Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. Though the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has adjourned, all measures carry over to the 2020 session!
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. Though the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has adjourned, all measures carry over to the 2020 session!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-28
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=119&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101
Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HJR/PDF/10100HJ0119lv.pdf
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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
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, 2019; and a week later, on Mar. 20, it voted to recommend its adoption! And, after the legislature adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, all active measures carried over to 2020. But thankfully, the measure got no further, before the 2020 regular session adjourned!! YEAH!!
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Kentucky
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Calls for a convention to amend the United States Constitution to establish a limitation on terms for members of congress
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-03-16
Status page: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=20rs&b=HCR28&sbi=y
Text of measure: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1166102
Notes: This measure had a hearing before the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs, on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 -- and the committee passed it! THEN, on May 18 the whole House passed it -- 73-14! The Senate wasted no time: on May 27, the measure sailed thru the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs, and was looking like a sure thing! But it hit an unexpected, VERY LARGE speedbump on the Senate floor!! It needed a "constitutional majority" of 20 votes (out of the total of 39 senators) to pass; but when it came up for a vote, on May 31, it got only 16! (Sen. Hewitt, who was sponsoring it in the Senate, didn't even bother asking for a reconsideration vote, the next day: she knew she had lost!) WELL DONE, PEOPLE!!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Memorializes Congress to call a convention to amend the constitution to establish term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-05-04
Committee it's currently in: http://senate.la.gov/Senate&Government/Default.asp
Status page: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=20rs&b=SCR29&sbi=y
Text of measure: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1168122
Notes: Thankfully, this measure died in the Senate at the regular session's adjournment -- June 1, 2020! YEAH!!
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Maine
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 to propose a balanced budget amendment
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-04
Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/dockets.asp?ID=280076378
Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/HP149001.asp
Notes: Things took an unexpected twist in Maine! On Feb. 13, 2020, HP 1490 went straight to the House floor, bypassing committee assignment. (Usually, according to the Maine website, this happens only "when the bill is of an emergency nature and the time to go through the public hearing process is not available": https://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/Documents/PathofLegislation.) But it had nowhere near the 2/3 majority it needed; in fact, of those present, 2/3 voted AGAINST it! The bill is Dead -- YAY!!!
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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 or a member of the U.S. Senate
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2020-01-31
Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2020RS&activeTab=divMain
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0005?ys=2020RS
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hj/hj0005f.pdf
Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Mon., Mar. 2, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment or amendments to the U.S. Constitution that affirm every individual citizen's right to vote, reserve constitutional rights to natural persons, or authorize regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2020-02-07
Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2020RS&activeTab=divMain
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0010?ys=2020RS
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hj/hj0010f.pdf
Notes: Cross-filed with SJ2. The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Mon., Mar. 2, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!
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: 2020-02-07
Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2020RS&activeTab=divMain
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0011?ys=2020RS
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hj/hj0011f.pdf
Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Mon, Mar. 2, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment or amendments to the U.S. Constitution that affirm every individual citizen's right to vote, reserve constitutional rights to natural persons, or authorize regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-27
Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ehe
Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SJ0002?ys=2020RS
Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sj/sj0002F.pdf
Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Thurs., Mar. 5, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!
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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/H52/191
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191/Hearings
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3208
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3208/House/Resolution/Text
Notes: This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! Now it's in the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling ... STAY TUNED!!
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
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191/Hearings
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213/House/Resolution/Text
Notes: This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And now (Feb. 2020) it has been reported out as "Accompanied a Study"! This seems to be what they call it when they have decided the measure needs more study. Hopefully, this speed-bump spells doom for this COS resolution -- but we need to keep our eye on it!!!
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/S29/191
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/191/Hearings
Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2163
Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2163/Senate/Resolution/Text
Notes: This resolution gives Congress 6 months from the date of its passage, to submit an acceptable amendment to the states for ratification; else, this resolution will constitute an application for an Article V convention. This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! We'll have to see what happens to it from here: in Massachusetts, measures often get a review from more than one committee... and NOW, it's in the Senate Committee on Rules! STAY TUNED!!
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Michigan
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A joint resolution applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-10-29
Committee it's currently in: http://www.senate.michigan.gov/committee/govtops.html
Status page: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-SJR-L
Text of measure: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/jointresolutionintroduced/Senate/htm/2019-SIJR-L.htm
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Minnesota
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
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 purpose of proposing a United States Constitution amendment that will restore balance and integrity to our elections.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-11
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?f=HF3184&b=house&y=2020&ssn=0
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF3184&type=resolution&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0
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
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applies to the Congress of the United States to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that provides proposing a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-02-20
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.php?cmte_id=3099&ls=91
Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3423&ssn=0&y=2019
Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3423&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&type=resolution
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Mississippi
General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget
Description: Compact for a balanced budget; revise the delegates and extend repeal date on the compact.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-17
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1252.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1252IN.htm
Notes: YAY!! On March 3, this measure "Died in Committee"!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments Limited To Balancing The Federal Budget; And For Related Purposes
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-01-30
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HC/HC0014.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HC/HC0014IN.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A Concurrent Resolution Requesting The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For The Sole Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To Prayer In Public Schools
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-03
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HC/HC0018.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HC/HC0018IN.htm
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: A Concurrent Resolution To Provide For The Selection And Authority Of Commissioners To Attend An Article V Convention Called For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-03-16
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HC/HC0063.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HC/HC0063IN.htm
General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget
Description: An Act To Amend Section 3-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Delegates Appointed To Represent The State At The Convention For Proposing Amendments Organized By The Compact For A Balanced Budget, And To Extend The Sunset Provision Of The Compact; And For Related Purposes
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-31
Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml
Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/SB/SB2263.xml
Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2263IN.htm
Notes: YAY!! On March 3, this measure "Died in Committee"!!
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Missouri
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Calls on a convention of the states proposing amendments to the United States Constitution placing limits on the federal government
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-24
Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR91&year=2020&code=R
Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills201/hlrbillspdf/5412H.02I.pdf
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: This concurrent resolution applies to the United States Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, for the calling of a convention of the states for the limited purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. This application repeals and supercedes the application for an Article V Convention adopted by the General Assembly in SCR 4 (2017). Provisions of this resolution are similar to SCR 15 (2019).
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-14
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/Actions.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=29449515
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=29449515
Notes: This one is to REMOVE the 5-year "Sunset Clause" from the COS resolution Missouri passed in 2017!! And, it's now had a committee-hearing, on Tuesday, February 18!
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: 2020-02-17
Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mo.gov/RJRR/
Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=33022613
Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=33022613
Notes: This one had a committee-hearing, on Mar. 3, 2020!
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Montana
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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 was to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LB451!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.
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 was to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LR7!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Apply to the United States Congress to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would restore free and fair elections
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Journal/r1journal.pdf#page=702
Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=37178
Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LR9.pdf
Notes: LR 9 was scheduled for a hearing Mar. 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm, in Room 1507, by its current committee (see committee-link). CONTACT the committee-members, tell them why they MUST "Vote NO on Con-con call LR 9 !!" Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.
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Nevada
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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, 2019. 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
Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=740&txtFormat=html&sy=2019
Notes: New Hampshire HCR6 (Term Limits) was voted "inexpedient to legislate" in October, 2019 by the NH House State-Federal Relations & Veterans Affairs Committee (10 to 2). That was great news, for us! But in New Hampshire, all bills and resolutions go to the chamber floor, regardless of the committee vote. And HCR6 came up for debate and vote on Thurs. Jan 9. And... GREAT NEWS!!! The New Hampshire House voted 318 to 27, to KILL HCR6!! http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/Roll_calls/Billstatus_billrollcalls.aspx?lsr=789&sd=2020&sy=2020&txtsessionyear=2020&txtbillnumber=HCR6&sortoption=
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New Jersey
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.
Originated in: General Assembly
Date introduced: 2020-02-03
Committee it's currently in: Go here and click on "State and Local Government" in the Assembly committee-list: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp
Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=ACR98
Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/ACR/98_I1.HTM
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A Concurrent Resolution applying to the Congress of the United States for the calling of an Article V Convention of States for the purpose of limiting certain powers of the federal government.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-14
Committee it's currently in: Click on "State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation" Committee in webpage at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=S
Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=SCR14
Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/SCR/14_I1.HTM
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New Mexico
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: APPLYING FOR A CONVENTION OF STATES UNDER ARTICLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-12-20
Status page: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=JR&legno=4&year=20
Text of measure: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/20%20Regular/resolutions/senate/SJR04.html
Notes: YAY!! New Mexico's adjourned for 2020 (no carryover to 2021)!!
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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
Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!
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
Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 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: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY making an application to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal limits on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-01-16
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2019/j240
Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/J240
Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!
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: 2020-01-29
Committee it's currently in: https://www.nysenate.gov/committees/finance
Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2019/j2697
Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/J2697
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
Notes: New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!
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. New York HAS adjourned its regular session for 2019; BUT all measures carry over to 2020!
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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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North Dakota
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General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Application to the Congress of the United States for a Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States that is limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and Members of Congress.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-09-24
Committee it's currently in: https://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/general-government-and-agency-review
Status page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-status?id=GA133-SJR-2
Text of measure: http://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_133/resolutions/sjr2/IN/00?format=pdf
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Oklahoma
General aim: Specification for the selection and/or the conduct of delegates to an Article V convention
Description: Article V Convention; authorizing delegation for preconvention gathering and for Article V Convention; filing and distribution
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-02-03
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr32&Session=2000
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20INT/SRES/SJR32%20INT.PDF
Notes: YAY!! This one failed, Feb. 26, in the Senate Rules Committee!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: A Joint Resolution making two separate applications to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution related to balancing the federal budget, imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limiting the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; providing for construction of applications; directing transmission; and specifying that applications constitute continuing application
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-02-03
Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr41&Session=2000
Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20ENGR/SRES/SJR41%20ENGR.PDF
Notes: This resolution makes two separate con-con applications: one for a BBA con-con, one for a Convention of States (COS) con-con (both applications claim to limit the Con-con to their respective topics). It is intended to REPLACE the identical double application they passed in 2016 -- which is identical EXCEPT that both the 2016 applications had "sunset clauses", for them to expire on Dec. 31, 2023. This resolution, by contrast, REMOVES the sunsets!! And it does this with MORE THAN THREE YEARS STILL LEFT on the original sunsets! This dangerous and duplicitous resolution has now passed the Senate (3/4/2020) and the House Rules Committee, and (bypassing a committee hearing!) is now on the House Calendar. It can be moved to the floor agenda for a vote any time between now and May 29. But thankfully, May is over, and so is Oklahoma's 2020 Regular Session! YEAH!!
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Oregon
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Applies to Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution that address campaign finance reform.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-27
Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Committees/SRULES/Overview
Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Measures/Overview/SJM201
Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJM201/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
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?CteeBody=H&Code=36
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
Notes: This Con-con call was heard by House committee on Oct 22, 2019. And on Dec. 16, that committee voted in favor. NOW it's time to contact all PA House members (Representatives), and tell them HR206 IS A DANGEROUS, no good, VERY BAD idea!! (You can tweet all the Republican House members at this address and refer to "PA HR206": @PAHouseGOP !)
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention of states limited to a congressional term limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-09-03
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=444
Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=444
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: A Concurrent Resolution calling for a Free and Fair Elections Amendment to the Constitution of the United States via a Convention of States, pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to authorize the states to apply disclosure rules and reasonable guidelines on election campaign contributions and expenditures.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2019-09-03
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H
Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=457
Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=457
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: A Concurrent Resolution calling for a Free and Fair Elections Amendment to the Constitution of the United States via a Convention of the States, pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, which would authorize the states to apply disclosure rules and reasonable guidelines on election campaign contributions and expenditures.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-08-07
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S
Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=192
Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=192
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: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-10-15
Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S
Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S
Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=234
Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=234
Notes: This Con-con call was to be heard by Senate committee on Tues., Oct 22, 2019!! Contact the committee members and say, "VOTE NO on SR234!!"
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Rhode Island
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Petitions the United States Congress to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose 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: 2020-02-14
Committee it's currently in: Membership: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/ComMembers/ComMemr.asp?ComChoiceR=HJUD ; calendars: http://status.rilin.state.ri.us/legislative_committee_calendar.aspx
Status page: Enter '7630' as bill nr., at http://status.rilin.state.ri.us/
Text of measure: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText/BillText20/HouseText20/H7630.pdf
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South Carolina
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
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: The House Judiciary Committee passed this measure -- Mar. 3, 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: Balanced Budget Amendment
Description: Make A Formal Application To Congress Under Article V Of The United States Constitution To Call A Convention For The Sole Purpose Of Proposing For Ratification Of An Amendment To The United States Constitution Which Requires A Balanced Federal Budget
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-19
Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php
Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5262&session=123&summary=B
Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/5262.htm
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States, To Be Called By Congress, Restricted To Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution In Order To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, To Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And To Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 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: There was a hearing on this measure, for Wednesday, February 26, 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: 2020-01-29
Committee it's currently in: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Committees/Default.aspx?Committee=461&Session=2020&tab=Agendas&document=none
Status page: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=HJR5001&Session=2020
Text of measure: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?File=HJRHJR5001P.html&Session=2020&Version=Introduced&Bill=HJR5001
Notes: On Feb. 12, 2020, the South Dakota House defeated HJR 5001 (COS) 32-37 - Yay!!!!
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Tennessee
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Restore Free and Fair Elections (Wolf PAC)
Description: Requests the United States Congress to convene an Article V Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would restore the public's trust in our representative government by reforming our campaign finance system.
Originated in: House of Representatives
Date introduced: 2020-02-05
This measure is through with committees in its current house, so a floor vote may be imminent.
Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0809&ga=111
Text of measure: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/HJR0809.pdf
Notes: The House Local Committee passed this resolution on Mar. 4 -- with Republicans apparently all voting FOR it (!!). Now the Calendar & Rules Committee has it on the Regular Calendar, to be heard and voted on the House floor, for June 8, 2020!! Contact all the House members (representatives) and ask them to PLEASE vote a fervent "NO" on this Wolf-PAC resolution!!
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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!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Petitions the U.S. Congress to call a convention for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America that would place limitations on the number of terms that members of the U.S. House and Senate may serve
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-02-19
Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2020/210
Status page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2020/J.R.S.42
Text of measure: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRS042/JRS042%20As%20Introduced.pdf
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Virginia
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: U.S. Constitution; application for a convention of the states. Makes application to Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2020-01-03
Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+com+H20
Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HJ45
Text of measure: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HJ45
Notes: Unlike most Convention of States (COS) applications, this one foregoes mentioning "term limits" as a convention-topic. This measure appears to be dead: on Feb. 11, 2020, it was called "left in Rules [committee]" - Yay!!!!
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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, 2019; and the majority voted to pass it! Then it was in the Senate Rules committee for a Second Reading! And although it missed the Cutoff deadline for 2019, it was carried over to 2020. Now it's back in the first committee -- getting another bite at the apple! Bad news: it went for an Executive Session VOTE, on Jan. 31, 2020 -- and a Majority of the committee recommended it! But Now -- GOOD NEWS: it went to the Senate Rules Committee again, and on Feb. 24 they sent it to the "X" file -- where resolutions and bills go to die!! YAY!!!
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
Description: Calling a convention of the states to limit the terms of office for a Member of the United States House of Representatives and for a Member of the United States Senate.
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2020-01-21
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=hcr22%20intr.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=22&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
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress
Originated in: House of Delegates
Date introduced: 2020-01-30
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/HouseCommittee.cfm?Chart=jud
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2020_sessions/RS/bills/hcr48%20intr.htm
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
Description: Applying to and urging Congress to 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 to limit the terms of office that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives, and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-13
Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/house_com_agendas.cfm?Chart=jud&input=1.23.20
Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR4%20INTR.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=4&houseorig=S&billtype=CR
Notes: On Jan. 20 (one week after introduction!) this measure passed its Senate committee; and its floor vote came only two days later (Jan. 22)! Having passed the Senate, it went to the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee -- which PASSED it, 14-10! HOWEVER, it was never called for a vote, on the House floor on the last day -- March 7, 2020!! YAY!!!
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, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; and adopting certain reservations, understandings, and declarations limiting the application
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-01-24
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=SCR11%20INTR.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=11&houseorig=S&billtype=CR
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
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2019-08-14
Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr77
Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/ajr77
Notes: This measure had a public hearing on Nov. 13, 2019. The Executive Session, where the committee voted, was on Jan. 23, 2020 -- and they passed it, 5-2. Then, on Feb. 18, the House of Delegates passed it (60-38)! Next it was in the Senate Insurance, Financial Services, Government Oversight and Courts Committee: and they passed it (3-2), on Mar. 17! It was heading to the Senate floor, next ... but GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention to propose an amendment establishing term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
Originated in: Assembly
Date introduced: 2020-03-11
Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/committees/assembly/2041
Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr158
Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/ajr158
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Model Resolution: Convention of States
Description: Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2019-08-08
Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/sjr57
Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/sjr57
Notes: This measure had a public hearing on Oct. 3, 2019. Next it went to the Senate Insurance, Financial Services, Government Oversight and Courts Committee: and they passed it (3-2), on Mar. 17, 2020! It was heading to the Senate floor, next ... but GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!
General aim: Application for Congress to call an Article V convention
Description: Applying to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention to propose an amendment establishing term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
Originated in: Senate
Date introduced: 2020-02-28
Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/committees/senate/1949
Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr106
Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/sjr106
Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!
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