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Measures active, in Congress or state legislatures,
that we are opposing  in our
"Expose the Article V Con-con Fraud" campaign

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Measures That Require Urgent Attention:

Alaska-SB102 On March 25, 2021, the Senate State Affairs committee heard the measure, and held it. Then on April 8, they voted barely in favor, and "moved it out" to the next committee -- which is the Senate Finance committee.
Arizona-SCR1048 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. The Senate Gov't Institutions Comm. voted DP (do pass) on it, on 2/14/22, by 4-3... and the Senate majority and minority caucuses voted for it, on 2/21; the whole Senate voted it down tho, 13-15-2, on Feb. 23; however, Sen. Meynard (its main sponsor) moved to reconsider, and that motion carried... (stay tuned!)
Georgia-SR28 This measure has already passed its house of origin. The measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 17 -- and it passed! Then, IT PASSED THE SENATE, on 2/22! WE MUST NOW contact all the House Representatives!! Tell the Republicans, especially, that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!! Tell them to ASK Sen. Cowsert WHY his SR 29 -- a BBA-A5C application -- says it can be aggregated with six decades-old A5C applications that are explicitly limited to no topic whatever!!! Though the 2021 Regular Session has adjourned, all Georgia measures carry over to 2022.
Georgia-SR29 This measure has already passed its house of origin. The measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 17 -- and it passed! Then, IT PASSED THE SENATE, on 2/22! WE MUST NOW contact all the House Representatives!! Tell the Republicans, especially, that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!! Tell them to ASK Sen. Cowsert WHY his SR 29 -- a BBA-A5C application -- says it can be aggregated with six decades-old A5C applications that are explicitly limited to no topic whatever!!! Though the 2021 Regular Session has adjourned, all Georgia measures carry over to 2022.
Indiana-SJR0003 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure was introduced on Jan. 4, 2022 -- and TWO DAYS LATER, its Senate committee passed it!! (Is this any way to run a legislature??) Let's let the whole Senate know that having a constitutional convention (which is what an Article V convention IS!) ranks as one of the worst ideas floating currently!
Iowa-HF2327 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. Passed by the House State Gov't. Committee on Feb. 8 -- at which time also they renumbered it (then on Feb. 10, it was re-introduced and put on the House calendar; at its introduction it was numbered 'HF2061').
Iowa-HJR3 On 2/15/21, it was referred to a different subcommittee: Lundgren, Bohannan and Bossman. On Feb. 17, its subcommittee heard the measure. Let's contact the committee members and tell them an A5C would be far too risky for the miniscule benefits it could yield!!
Iowa-HJR9 On Feb. 17, its subcommittee heard the measure. Let's contact the committee members and tell them an A5C would be far too risky for the miniscule benefits it could yield!! (The resolution is basically of the Convention of States pattern -- "provided,however,that the delegates from Iowa to said convention areexpressly limited to consideration and support of amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, and amendments that limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and no amendments on any other topic." Also, it states "the intention of the General Assembly that this application shall be aggregated with the prior and subsequent applications of other states limited to the purposes identified in this application.")
Iowa-SJR11 On 2/25/21 was referred to Subcommittee: Guth, Bisignano, and Dawson. On 3/2, the subcommittee held a hearing on it -- and recommended passage! Contact all Iowa state senators -- particularly in the Senate State Government committee: tell them why an A5C is a BAD IDEA -- IN THE CURRENT political environment!!
Iowa-SJR12 On 2/25, 2021 was referred to Subcommittee: Guth, Celsi, and Dawson. On 3/2, the subcommittee held a hearing on it -- and recommended passage! Contact all Iowa state senators -- particularly in the Senate State Government committee: tell them why an A5C is a BAD IDEA -- IN THE CURRENT political environment!!
Iowa-SJR2004 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure Passed its Senate committee (State Gov't.) on Feb 10, 2022! (who reported this on 2/14, changing the measure's number from SJR2002 to SJR2004.)
Kansas-HCR5027 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. Hearing completed, before the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs, on 2/10/22; and on 2/21, the committee passed it. Now we need to remind all Kansas state Representatives that this is NO time to have an Article V Convention -- and anyway, it's NOT a solution to ANY current problem!!
Kansas-SCR1611 This Convention of States (COS) measure had a very strange run, from the Senate Federal & State Affairs Committee, thru the Senate (May 4th & 5th), then BACK to the committee! This was all because Kansas's constitution requires a 2/3 (two-thirds) majority, in order to pass a measure applying for an Article V convention: COS was trying to get the Senate to pass it anyway, by claiming this part of the Kansas constitution violates the U.S. Constitution! (Even the Kansas Atty. Gen'l. supported this nonsense; but David Super and other eminent law professors called it what it was!!) Since it appeared that the Senate President might let this travesty succeed, it was left to Sen. Olson to move to send the measure back to the committee; and thankfully, his motion passed! THIS MEASURE IS STILL LIVE, AND CARRIES OVER to 2022!
Massachusetts-S2402 The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs heard the measure on 2/11/22, and passed it; and on 2/14 it was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Let's remind all Mass. state senators of the dangers of an Art. V. convention!!
Missouri-HB2169 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. Committee Hearing (House General Laws Comm.), on 2/14/2022: and on 2/23, the committee voted it Do Pass! Let's educate the House, on the extreme danger of an Art. V Convention - especially NOW!!
Nebraska-LB195 The measure had a first hearing, by its committee (Government, Military and Veterans Affairs), on Feb. 10, 2021! Tell the committee to vote NO!!
New Hampshire-HCR1 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. The measure had a committee hearing on Fri., Jan. 29. The Executive session, where they voted on it, was Feb. 12; they issued their report on Feb. 16 -- and GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted OVERWHELMINGLY (19-2) that the measure is "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! The measure will now go to the full House floor; but our chances are now GOOD!! Let's back up this committee vote, by telling the representatives that the measure REALLY IS, SUPER-inexpedient to legislate!! Update: 2021-02-25 - "Special Order to Regular Calendar of next Session day Without Objection"!!
New Hampshire-HCR4 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. The measure had a committee hearing on Fri., Jan. 29. The Executive session, where they voted on it, was Feb. 12; they issued their report on Feb. 16 -- and GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted UNANIMOUSLY (21-0) that the measure is "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! The measure will now go to the full House floor; but our chances are now GOOD!! Let's back up this committee vote, by telling the representatives that the measure REALLY IS, SUPER-inexpedient to legislate!!
North Carolina-H172 This measure has already passed its house of origin. This measure had a committee-hearing on Tues., Mar. 9, 2021 -- and the committee "reported favorably" (whereupon it was re-referred to the Committee On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House -- which reported likewise)!! And on Mar. 17, it passed the full House!! Now it's in the Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate -- where we need to put the brakes on it, by warning ALL N.C. state senators of the extreme danger, in the current environment, of calling an A5C!!!
North Carolina-H233 This measure has already passed its house of origin. This measure had a hearing, before its House committee, on April 21; and the committee recommended to pass it! But finally, on May 5th, the whole House passed it!! It's now in the Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate. Notify all North Carolina state Senators, that an Article V convention promises NO benefits, but MASSIVE risks, for our republic!!!
Ohio-HJR1 The first hearing by its House committee was on Oct. 13, 2021: This hearing was only for the sponsors to present testimony. That was true also of the next hearing, on Jan. 19, 2022 (see link). The opponents got to present their case on Feb. 9, 2022. Educate all the House members, about the prohibitive danger of an A5C!!
Pennsylvania-SR67 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. Only the night before, this measure was suddenly scheduled for a Senate committee hearing Tuesday, Dec. 14 (2021) -- meaning not only that they felt they could pass it thru committee, but also -- probably -- that they hoped to rush it thru the Senate THE SAME WEEK! At any rate, having passed committee, it's now on the Senate Calendar for Mon., Jan. 24, 2022 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/SessionCalendars/CurrentCalendar.cfm?txtType=HTM&CalendarTypeId=2&Chamber=S&SessInd=0&IsMarked=N)!! Let's tell the PA Senators that NO ARTICLE V CONVENTION is a good idea AT ALL, just now!!!
Pennsylvania-SR152 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure had a Senate committee hearing Sept. 28 (2021); and on Feb. 7, the committee passed it, 7-4! Tell all Pennsylvania senators an Article V convention is a horrible, no good, very bad idea!!
South Carolina-H3205 This measure has already passed its house of origin, and is through with committees in its current house, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure was to have a committee-hearing on Mar. 18, 2021; and on April 21, the committee voted in favor -- as the whole House did on May 11! Then to the Senate Judiciary Committee -- which had a subcommittee hearing on Feb. 16, 2022, and then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on H. 3205 (Convention of States)!!
South Carolina-S0033 Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: the full Judiciary committee is next!
South Carolina-S0133 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on S. 133 (Convention of States)!!
South Carolina-S0141 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on S. 141 (BBA Con-con)!!
South Carolina-S0363 Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: the full Judiciary committee is next!
South Carolina-S0887 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure had a subcommittee hearing on Feb. 16, 2022, and then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on S. 887!!
Tennessee-HJR0008 This measure has already passed its house of origin. This one had a subcommittee hearing March 3, 2021 -- and then a hearing by its main committee March 9 -- who recommended it for passage!! Then, on April 8th, the House passed it!! Now in the Senate, it's made its way to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where it was origianlly scheduled for a HEARING Tuesday, February 15, 2022; however, they chose to defer it to a meeting for March 8th! SO: Let's TELL the WHOLE Tennessee Senate, that an Article V convention is a BAD idea (and, SO ARE TERM LIMITS, for that matter)!!
Wisconsin-AJR135 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This one was passed by the Assy. Committee on State Affairs, 2/22/22 -- but on 2/24, the Assy. "laid [it] on the table"! Let's tell the Wisconsin Representatives it should STAY there!!
Wisconsin-SJR8 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure had a committee hearing 3/24/21 -- and on April 9, they passed it, 3-2! Let all the Wisconsin State senators hear your opposition to a (Constitution-risking!) Article V convention!!
Wisconsin-SJR12 This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This measure had a committee hearing 3/24/21 -- and on April 9, they passed it, 3-2! Let all the Wisconsin State senators hear your opposition to a (Constitution-risking!) Article V convention!!
Wisconsin-SJR58 This measure has already passed its house of origin. This measure was heard Tues. Oct. 26, 2021, before the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection -- and, the committee passed it. Then the whole Senate passed it -- on Jan. 25 -- and it's gone to the Assembly of Representatives! Let's educate all the Wisconsin state representatives, NOW, about the prohibitive danger of an A5C!!
 

Alabama

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Alaska

HJR28

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

   Description: Requesting the United States Congress to call a convention of the states to propose 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 as a member of the United States Senate; and urging the legislatures of the other 49 states to request the United States Congress to call a convention of the states.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-02-09

   Status page: http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=HJR28

   Committee it's currently in: http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/32?code=HJUD

   Text of measure: http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=HJR28#tab1_4

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SB102

   General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget

   Description: An Act relating to the Compact for a Balanced Budget.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-10

   Status page: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=SB102

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Committee/Details/32?code=SFIN

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Meeting/Detail/?Meeting=SSTA%202021-03-25%2015:30:00&Bill=SB%20102

   Text of measure: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Text/32?Hsid=SB0102A

   Notes: On March 25, 2021, the Senate State Affairs committee heard the measure, and held it. Then on April 8, they voted barely in favor, and "moved it out" to the next committee -- which is the Senate Finance committee.

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-17


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Arizona

HCR2005

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

   Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set term limits for United States representatives and United States senators

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-13

   Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/76623

   Committee it's currently in: Click on "House" and then select "Government & Elections" from the "Committee" dropdown list at https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/CommitteeOverView?SessionID=125

   Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/2R/bills/HCR2005P.htm

   Notes: Good news! At the measure's committee hearing, on Feb. 2, the committee "FAILED TO PASS" the measure -- i.e., they VOTED IT DOWN (4-9). Yay team!!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SCR1048

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

   Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set term limits for United States Representatives and United States Senators

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-01

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

   Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/77644

   Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/2R/bills/SCR1048P.htm

   Notes: The Senate Gov't Institutions Comm. voted DP (do pass) on it, on 2/14/22, by 4-3... and the Senate majority and minority caucuses voted for it, on 2/21; the whole Senate voted it down tho, 13-15-2, on Feb. 23; however, Sen. Meynard (its main sponsor) moved to reconsider, and that motion carried... (stay tuned!)

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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Florida

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Georgia

HR39

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-01-27

   Status page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59004

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/house/109?session=1029

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/Agendas/Rules/Rules%20Committee%20Meeting%201-24-2022.pdf

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/195998

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SR28

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-01-27

   Date it passed the Senate: 2021-02-22

   Status page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59036

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/house/109

   Latest scheduled hearing link: Feb 17 @ 8:00 am in 450 CAP: https://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/Documents/GovO2-17-21.pdf

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196038

   Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 17 -- and it passed! Then, IT PASSED THE SENATE, on 2/22! WE MUST NOW contact all the House Representatives!! Tell the Republicans, especially, that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!! Tell them to ASK Sen. Cowsert WHY his SR 29 -- a BBA-A5C application -- says it can be aggregated with six decades-old A5C applications that are explicitly limited to no topic whatever!!! Though the 2021 Regular Session has adjourned, all Georgia measures carry over to 2022.

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-20


SR29

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

   Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

   Description: Calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, requiring a balanced budget subject to exceptions necessary to respond to emergencies and provide for the national defense

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-01-27

   Date it passed the Senate: 2021-02-22

   Status page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59040

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.ga.gov/committees/house/109

   Latest scheduled hearing link: Feb 17 @ 8:00 am in 450 CAP: https://www.senate.ga.gov/committees/Documents/GovO2-17-21.pdf

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196066

   Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Feb. 17 -- and it passed! Then, IT PASSED THE SENATE, on 2/22! WE MUST NOW contact all the House Representatives!! Tell the Republicans, especially, that the whole notion of a "limited convention" is a SCAM, created -- and increasingly ACKNOWLEDGED as false -- by the "right-wing" Con-con groups!! Tell them to ASK Sen. Cowsert WHY his SR 29 -- a BBA-A5C application -- says it can be aggregated with six decades-old A5C applications that are explicitly limited to no topic whatever!!! Though the 2021 Regular Session has adjourned, all Georgia measures carry over to 2022.

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-20


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Hawaii

SCR6

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-11

   Status page: https://capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=6&year=2022

   Committee it's currently in: https://capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2022

   Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SCR6_.HTM

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-12


SR1

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-11

   Status page: https://capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1&year=2022

   Committee it's currently in: https://capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2022

   Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SR1_.htm

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-12


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Idaho

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Illinois

HJR0019

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-18

   Status page: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=19&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=110&GA=102

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2675

   Text of measure: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=110&GA=102&DocTypeId=HJR&DocNum=19&GAID=16&LegID=&SpecSess=&Session=

   Notes: The Regular Session having adjourned for 2021, on 7/18/21 this resolution was taken from the Executive Committee and re-assigned to the Rules Committee. (Measures will carry over to 2022 Regular Session.)

   Entry last edited on: 2021-09-14


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Indiana

HJR0002

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

   Description: Applies to Congress for a Convention for proposing Amendments under Article V of the United States Constitution to provide limits to the number of terms that an individual may serve in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-04

   Status page: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/resolutions/house/joint/2#

   Committee it's currently in: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/committees/judiciary_1200

   Text of measure: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/resolutions/house/joint/2#document-a0a41be3

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-10


SJR0003

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

   Description: Directs Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article 5 of the Constitution of the United States for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to fix the membership of the United States Supreme Court at nine justices

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-04

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

   Status page: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/resolutions/senate/joint/3

   Text of measure: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2022/resolutions/senate/joint/3#document-52944943

   Notes: This measure was introduced on Jan. 4, 2022 -- and TWO DAYS LATER, its Senate committee passed it!! (Is this any way to run a legislature??) Let's let the whole Senate know that having a constitutional convention (which is what an Article V convention IS!) ranks as one of the worst ideas floating currently!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-10


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Iowa

HF2173

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

   Description: A bill for an act concerning persons appointed to a convention called by the United States Congress to propose amendments to the United States Constitution, providing a penalty, and including effective date provisions

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-02-01

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HF2173

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=681

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HF2173

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


HF2327

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

   Description: A bill for an act concerning persons appointed to a convention called by the United States Congress to propose amendments to the United States Constitution, providing a penalty, and including effective date provisions

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-20

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

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HF2327

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HF2327

   Notes: Passed by the House State Gov't. Committee on Feb. 8 -- at which time also they renumbered it (then on Feb. 10, it was re-introduced and put on the House calendar; at its introduction it was numbered 'HF2061').

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


HJR3

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

   Description: Applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes specified limitations on the members of Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such an amendment

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-01-22

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR3

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=681

   Latest scheduled hearing link: Subcommittee Hearing: Feb 17, 2021 @ 8:00 am: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=33039

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR3

   Notes: On 2/15/21, it was referred to a different subcommittee: Lundgren, Bohannan and Bossman. On Feb. 17, its subcommittee heard the measure. Let's contact the committee members and tell them an A5C would be far too risky for the miniscule benefits it could yield!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-19


HJR9

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-08

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR9

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=681

   Latest scheduled hearing link: Subcommittee Hearing: Feb 17, 2021 @ 8:30 am: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=33117

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR9

   Notes: On Feb. 17, its subcommittee heard the measure. Let's contact the committee members and tell them an A5C would be far too risky for the miniscule benefits it could yield!! (The resolution is basically of the Convention of States pattern -- "provided,however,that the delegates from Iowa to said convention areexpressly limited to consideration and support of amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, and amendments that limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and no amendments on any other topic." Also, it states "the intention of the General Assembly that this application shall be aggregated with the prior and subsequent applications of other states limited to the purposes identified in this application.")

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-19


HJR2002

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-24

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR2002

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=681

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/Agendas/Rules/Rules%20Committee%20Meeting%201-24-2022.pdf

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=HJR2002

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SJR4

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

   Description: Applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-01-21

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR4

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=697

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR4

   Notes: On 1/25, was referred to Subcommittee: Whiting, Boulton, and J. Taylor.

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SJR8

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-01

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR8

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=697

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR8

   Notes: Referred to Judiciary subcommittee: Zaun, Boulton, and Schultz. The resolution is basically of the Convention of States pattern -- "provided,however,that the delegates from Iowa to said convention areexpressly limited to consideration and support of amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, and amendments that limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and no amendments on any other topic." Also, it states "the intention of the General Assembly that this application shall be aggregated with the prior and subsequent applications of other states limited to the purposes identified in this application."

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-21


SJR11

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

   Description: A joint resolution requesting the call of a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of terms of office that may be served by federal legislators

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-18

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR11

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=702

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=33464

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SJR11.pdf

   Notes: On 2/25/21 was referred to Subcommittee: Guth, Bisignano, and Dawson. On 3/2, the subcommittee held a hearing on it -- and recommended passage! Contact all Iowa state senators -- particularly in the Senate State Government committee: tell them why an A5C is a BAD IDEA -- IN THE CURRENT political environment!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-03-10


SJR12

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and impose limits on the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress, and requesting Congress to similarly propose such amendments

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-18

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR12

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/committee?ga=89&groupID=702

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/subCommMeeting?meetingID=33488

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SJR12.pdf

   Notes: On 2/25, 2021 was referred to Subcommittee: Guth, Celsi, and Dawson. On 3/2, the subcommittee held a hearing on it -- and recommended passage! Contact all Iowa state senators -- particularly in the Senate State Government committee: tell them why an A5C is a BAD IDEA -- IN THE CURRENT political environment!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-03-10


SJR2004

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and impose term limits on federal officials and members of Congress

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-31

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

   Status page: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR2002

   Latest scheduled hearing link: State Government Committee meeting on Feb. 10, 2022: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/meetingsListComm?groupID=702&ga=89

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SJR2002

   Notes: This measure Passed its Senate committee (State Gov't.) on Feb 10, 2022! (who reported this on 2/14, changing the measure's number from SJR2002 to SJR2004.)

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Kansas

HCR5009

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

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

   Description: Making application to the Congress of the United States to call a convention of the states on election integrity.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-08

   Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/hcr5009/

   Committee it's currently in: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/committees/ctte_h_electns_1/

   Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/hcr5009_00_0000.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-09


HCR5027

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Applies to the Congress of the United States, 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 officials of the federal government and members of the Congress of the United States

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-02-01

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

   Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/hcr5027/

   Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/hcr5027_00_0000.pdf

   Notes: Hearing completed, before the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs, on 2/10/22; and on 2/21, the committee passed it. Now we need to remind all Kansas state Representatives that this is NO time to have an Article V Convention -- and anyway, it's NOT a solution to ANY current problem!!

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HCR5029

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

   Description: Making application to the Congress of the United States to call a convention of the states to establish term limits for members of Congress.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-02-15

   Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/hcr5029/

   Committee it's currently in: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/committees/ctte_h_fed_st_1/

   Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/hcr5029_00_0000.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


SB397

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

   Description: Creating a procedure for appointment of delegates to a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States and prescribing duties and responsibilities

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-26

   Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/sb397/

   Committee it's currently in: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/committees/ctte_s_fed_st_1/

   Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/sb397_00_0000.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SCR1611

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-12

   Status page: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/scr1611/

   Committee it's currently in: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/committees/ctte_s_fed_st_1/

   Latest scheduled hearing link: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/committees/ctte_s_fed_st_1/documents/agenda/weekly/20210328.pdf

   Text of measure: http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/scr1611_00_0000.pdf

   Notes: This Convention of States (COS) measure had a very strange run, from the Senate Federal & State Affairs Committee, thru the Senate (May 4th & 5th), then BACK to the committee! This was all because Kansas's constitution requires a 2/3 (two-thirds) majority, in order to pass a measure applying for an Article V convention: COS was trying to get the Senate to pass it anyway, by claiming this part of the Kansas constitution violates the U.S. Constitution! (Even the Kansas Atty. Gen'l. supported this nonsense; but David Super and other eminent law professors called it what it was!!) Since it appeared that the Senate President might let this travesty succeed, it was left to Sen. Olson to move to send the measure back to the committee; and thankfully, his motion passed! THIS MEASURE IS STILL LIVE, AND CARRIES OVER to 2022!

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Kentucky

HJR4

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-04

   Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/hjr4.html

   Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/hjr4/orig_bill.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-10


HJR17

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

   Description: A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-05

   Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/hjr17.html

   Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=192&CommitteeType=House%20Standing%20Committee

   Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/hjr17/orig_bill.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-10


SJR24

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

   Description: Apply to Congress under 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 limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-06

   Status page: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sjr24.html

   Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Pages/Committee-Details.aspx?CommitteeRSN=194&CommitteeType=Senate%20Standing%20Committee

   Text of measure: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sjr24/orig_bill.pdf

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Louisiana

HCR51

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-04-28

   Status page: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=21RS&b=HCR51&sbi=y

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1223924

   Notes: After passing the House on 5-24-2021, HCR 51 was heard by its Senate committee (on Senate and Governmental Affairs) on Wed., June 2; and that committee "reported favorably" on the measure! THEN it was down to the Senate, to pass this measure or defeat it! BUT THEN, during the debate on it, a wonderful thing happened: Sen. Morris moved to "lay" HCR 51 "on the table" -- and his motion passed!! The beauty of which is, when that motion passes in Louisiana, the rules say that it cannot be reconsidered, and (even more beautiful!) Senate Rule 11.10 says that once a motion (such as to pass HCR 51) has been laid on the table, IT CAN'T BE TAKEN UP AGAIN!! This one's DEAD!! :D

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Maine

HP0437

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

   Description: Joint resolution making application to the Congress of the United States calling an Article V Constitutional Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to impose Congressional term limits

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-22

   Status page: https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280078993

   Text of measure: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP437&PID=1456&snum=130

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-26


HP0438

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

   Description: Joint resolution making application to the Congress of the United States calling an Article V Constitutional Convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to impose Congressional term limits

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-22

   Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280078996

   Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=HP0438&snum=130

   Notes: On April 30, the Joint Committee on State & Local Gov't. issued an overwhelming Majority Report that this measure "Ought Not to Pass" (ONTP); only one Representative, Randall Greenwood, voted for passage). This report made it to the House Calendar on May 19; and at that time, the House ACCEPTED the committee's (negative) report on the measure!! However, in Maine, the measure must still travel to the other house, "for concurrence". But on June 2, the Senate accepted the House's Majority Report; which means the measure's DEAD!!! (YAY!!)

   Entry last edited on: 2021-06-03


HP0467

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Call a convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-28

   Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?paper=HP0467&SessionID=14

   Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0467&item=1&snum=130

   Notes: On April 30, the Joint Committee on State & Local Gov't. issued an overwhelming Majority Report that this measure "Ought Not to Pass" (ONTP); only one Representative, Randall Greenwood, voted for passage). This report made it to the House Calendar on May 19; and at that time, the House ACCEPTED the committee's (negative) report on the measure!! However, in Maine, the measure must still travel to the other house, "for concurrence". But on June 2, the Senate accepted the House's Majority Report; which means the measure's DEAD!!! (YAY!!)

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Maryland

HJ6

   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 the: House of Delegates

   Date introduced: 2022-02-11

   Status page: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0006?ys=2021RS

   Committee it's currently in: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2021RS&activeTab=divMain

   Text of measure: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hj/hj0006f.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


SJ8

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-04

   Status page: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SJ0008?ys=2022RS

   Committee it's currently in: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ehe&ys=2022RS&activeTab=divMain

   Text of measure: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sj/sj0008F.pdf

   Notes: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

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Massachusetts

H3658

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

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

   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; and Be it further Resolved, that if Congress does not propose this constitutional amendment within 6 months of the passage of this bill, then this bill constitutes a petition by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, speaking through its legislature, and pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, to the Congress to call a limited Convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing Amendments, as prescribed previously herein, to the Constitution of the United States of America addressing, inter alia, concerns raised by Citizens United v. FEC, McCutcheon v. FEC and related decisions, as soon as two-thirds of the several States have applied for a Convention

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-03-29

   Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3658

   Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/192

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/4152

   Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3658/House/Resolution/Text

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-10


H3660

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-03-29

   Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3660

   Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J31/192

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/4150

   Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3660/House/Resolution/Text

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-10


S2402

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

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

   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; and Be it further Resolved, that if Congress does not propose this constitutional amendment within 6 months of the passage of this bill, then this bill constitutes a petition by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, speaking through its legislature, and pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, to the Congress to call a limited Convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing Amendments, as prescribed previously herein, to the Constitution of the United States of America addressing, inter alia, concerns raised by Citizens United v. FEC, McCutcheon v. FEC and related decisions, as soon as two-thirds of the several States have applied for a Convention

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-29

   Status page: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2402

   Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/S29/192

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/4152

   Text of measure: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2402/Senate/Resolution/Text

   Notes: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs heard the measure on 2/11/22, and passed it; and on 2/14 it was referred to the Senate Rules Committee. Let's remind all Mass. state senators of the dangers of an Art. V. convention!!

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Michigan

HJRE

   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 amendments 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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-04-27

   Status page: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(oalppwgajkuhbxzywbxsipxk))/mileg.aspx?page=shortlinkdisplay&docname=2021-HJR-E

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=ELEC

   Text of measure: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/jointresolutionintroduced/House/htm/2021-HIJR-E.htm

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Minnesota

HF429

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

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

   Description: A resolution applying to Congress for a limited national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that will restore balance and integrity to our elections.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-01-28

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0429&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92024

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF429&type=resolution&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2021-01-30


HF915

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

   Description: A joint resolution to call a constitutional convention to propose a constitutional amendment to provide that members of Congress be subject to term limits

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-10

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0915&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92009

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF915&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&type=resolution

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-12


HF2140

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-03-11

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2140&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92009

   Text of measure: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92009

   Entry last edited on: 2021-03-19


HF2548

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

   Description: Term limits; a joint resolution applying to Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose a constitutional amendment to provide members of Congress be subject to term limits.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-04-20

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2548&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92009

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2548&type=resolution&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2021-05-29


HF3649

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-02-21

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3649&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92024

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF3649&type=resolution&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


SF390

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

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

   Description: Resolution applying to Congress for a limited convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to restore balance and integrity to elections

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-01-28

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0390&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.html?cmte_id=3101&ls=92

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF390&version=latest&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2021-01-30


SF928

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

   Description: Resolution applying to Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that members of the Congress be subject to term limts

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-11

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0928&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.html?cmte_id=3101&ls=92

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF928&version=latest&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-12


SF2464

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-04-26

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2464&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.html?cmte_id=3101&ls=92

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2464&version=latest&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2021-05-29


SF3208

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal constraints on the federal government; limiting the power of jurisdiction and terms of office for members of Congress

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-17

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3208&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.html?cmte_id=3101&ls=92

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3208&version=latest&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


SF3343

   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 members of Congress

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-21

   Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3343&ssn=0&y=2021

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.html?cmte_id=3101&ls=92

   Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3343&version=latest&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


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Mississippi

HC9

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

   Description: Article V Convention; provide for selection and authority of commissioners.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-13

   Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/HC/HC0009.xml

   Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml

   Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/html/HC/HC0009IN.htm

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


HC36

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

   Description: A concurrent resolution applying to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the purpose of proposing amendments limited to requiring that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-17

   Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/HC/HC0036.xml

   Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/house_cmtes/ru.xml

   Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/html/HC/HC0036IN.htm

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SC511

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-11

   Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/SC/SC0511.xml

   Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/senate_cmtes/ru.xml

   Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/html/SC/SC0511IN.htm

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


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Missouri

HB2169

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

   Description: Establishes provisions for the appointment and duties of commissioners to attend an Article V convention

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-06

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

   Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2169&year=2022&code=R

   Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/hlrbillspdf/4379H.01I.pdf

   Notes: Committee Hearing (House General Laws Comm.), on 2/14/2022: and on 2/23, the committee voted it Do Pass! Let's educate the House, on the extreme danger of an Art. V Convention - especially NOW!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


HCR61

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

   Description: Calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of amending the United States Constitution to establish term limits for members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-10

   Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR61&year=2022&code=R

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?cluster=true&category=all&committee=2680&year=2022&code=R

   Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/hlrbillspdf/4868H.01I.pdf

   Notes: The House General Laws committee completed its hearing on HCR 61 on 2/23/22. (Like SCR25, this one "repeals, rescinds, cancels, renders null and void, and supercedes the application to the Congress of the United States for a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States by this state in Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40 as adopted by the Ninety-ninth General Assembly, Second Regular Session".)

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


SB1040

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

   Description: Creates procedures for the appointment of commissioners to a convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-10

   Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=72964682

   Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=72964682

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SCR21

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

   Description: Apply to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to give states the authority to repeal a Federal rule, regulation, or statute, or a Federal court ruling relating to certain federal actions, when ratified by the legislatures of two- thirds of the several states

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-06

   Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=72745974

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

   Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=72745974

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-12


SCR25

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

   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 an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. This application repeals and supercedes the application for an Article V Convention adopted by the General Assembly in SCR 40 (2018).

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-11

   Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=73032347

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

   Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=73032347

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-14


SCR30

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

   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 an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. This application repeals and supersedes the application for an Article V Convention adopted by the General Assembly in SCR 40 (2018).

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-18

   Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=73566471

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

   Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=73566471

   Notes: Like SCR25, thos one "repeals, rescinds, cancels, renders null and void, and supercedes the application to the Congress of the United States for a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States by this state in Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40 as adopted by the Ninety-ninth General Assembly, Second Regular Session".

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-21


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Montana

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Nebraska

LB195

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

   Description: Adopt the Faithful Delegate to Federal Article V Convention Act

   Date introduced: 2021-01-08

   Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=43687

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

   Latest scheduled hearing link: By its committee, on Feb. 10, 2021, at 1:30 pm in Room 1507: https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/calendar/hearings.php?CommitteeID=7

   Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/Intro/LB195.pdf

   Notes: The measure had a first hearing, by its committee (Government, Military and Veterans Affairs), on Feb. 10, 2021! Tell the committee to vote NO!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-19


LR14

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Resolution to Congress for convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution

   Date introduced: 2021-01-08

   Status page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=43688

   Text of measure: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/107/PDF/Intro/LR14.pdf

   Notes: This measure's history of backroom deals and underhanded maneuvers -- resulting in its FINAL PASSAGE Jan. 28, 2022 -- is almost too disgusting to relate -- but here's some of it: The measure had a first hearing, by its committee (Government, Military and Veterans Affairs), on Feb. 10, 2021. And Sen. Halloran made it his "priority" bill. But since it didn't get passed out of committee, he had to make a "pull" motion, on the Senate floor, and hope it would pass, in order to see his measure get to the Senate floor for a vote. He tried this on April 23 (2021). But this "pull" motion needed a "Constitutional Majority" of 25 votes (majority of the senators elected) to succeed; and he got only 23 votes! And, according to the Senate Rules, not even a motion for "reconsideration" could save this measure: Rule 3, Sec. 20 (d), puts it this way: "Any time any member attempts to take a bill from committee [via 'pull' motion] to be placed on General File, the bill shall stand indefinitely postponed and shall not be subject to reconsideration if the motion fails to receive a majority vote of the members elected to the Legislature." AH, but the nefarious, duplicitous COS team was not finished with LR14: Sen. Flood moved to SUSPEND the rule -- thus, making LR14 NO LONGER "indefinitely postponed". He needed 30 votes to accomplish this feat. And, almost unbelievably, the COS team managed to scrape 30 votes together -- passing Sen. Flood's motion, on May 25 (Y: 30 N: 14 NV: 2 Abs: 3)!! Then, since Sen. McCollister had recently made a "deal" to vote for it (finally) if it came back to its committee, it passed committee, after years of being stuck there!! So, the measure went to the Senate "General File"; however, on Jan. 10, 2022, the Senate voted to send it to "Select File"; and shockingly, the opponents (mostly Democrats) seemed to cave, basically, at that point (!!): rather than bother with 4 hours of filibustering, they settled for a sunset clause!! From there on, the writing was on the wall...

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


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Nevada

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New Hampshire

HB1170

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

   Description: Limiting the authority of New Hampshire delegates to policymaking conventions

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-05

   Status page: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/Bill_docket.aspx?lsr=2059&sy=2022&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2022&txtbillnumber=HB1170

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

   Text of measure: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2022&id=1152&txtFormat=html

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-14


HCR1

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: This bill urges Congress to practice fiscal restraint and applies to Congress for a Constitutional Convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-01-09

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

   Status page: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/Bill_status.aspx?lsr=0279&sy=2021&txtsessionyear=2021&txtbillnumber=hcr1&sortoption=billnumber

   Latest scheduled hearing link: The measure's Public Hearing (by its current committee) was on 01/29/2021; its Executive Session will be on Feb. 12 (see Notes below).

   Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=286&txtFormat=html&sy=2021

   Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Fri., Jan. 29. The Executive session, where they voted on it, was Feb. 12; they issued their report on Feb. 16 -- and GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted OVERWHELMINGLY (19-2) that the measure is "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! The measure will now go to the full House floor; but our chances are now GOOD!! Let's back up this committee vote, by telling the representatives that the measure REALLY IS, SUPER-inexpedient to legislate!! Update: 2021-02-25 - "Special Order to Regular Calendar of next Session day Without Objection"!!

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HCR4

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

   Description: This resolution calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution stating that a right to abortion is not secured by the Constitution.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-01-06

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

   Status page: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/Bill_status.aspx?lsr=0800&sy=2021&txtsessionyear=2021&txtbillnumber=HCR4&sortoption=

   Latest scheduled hearing link: The measure's Public Hearing (by its current committee) was on 01/29/2021; its Executive Session will be on Feb. 12 (see Notes below).

   Text of measure: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?id=800&txtFormat=html&sy=2021

   Notes: The measure had a committee hearing on Fri., Jan. 29. The Executive session, where they voted on it, was Feb. 12; they issued their report on Feb. 16 -- and GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted UNANIMOUSLY (21-0) that the measure is "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! The measure will now go to the full House floor; but our chances are now GOOD!! Let's back up this committee vote, by telling the representatives that the measure REALLY IS, SUPER-inexpedient to legislate!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-19


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New Jersey

ACR70

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Makes application to the Congress of the United States, for the calling of an Article V Convention of the States for the limited purpose of 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 the: General Assembly

   Date introduced: 2022-01-11

   Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/ACR70

   Committee it's currently in: Assembly State and Local Government Committee: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/assembly-committees

   Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/ACR/70_I1.HTM

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-14


SCR45

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-31

   Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/SCR45

   Committee it's currently in: Search for "Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee ", at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/senate-committees

   Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/SCR/45_I1.HTM

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


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New Mexico

SJR15

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Petition Congress to call a convention, pursuant to Article 5 of the United States constitution, for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments to the United States constitution to limit the size, scope and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and create term limits for members of congress as soon as two-thirds of the several states have applied for a convention for a similar purpose

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-09

   Status page: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=JR&legno=15&year=22

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

   Text of measure: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/resolutions/senate/SJR15.html

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


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New York

A00428

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

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

   Description: Concerns the application of the legislature of the state of New York petitioning the Congress of the United States of America to call a national constitutional convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 130 S.Ct. 876.

   Originated in the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2021-01-06

   Status page: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A00428&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Text=Y

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

   Text of measure: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A00428&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Text=Y#jump_to_Text

   Entry last edited on: 2021-01-12


B00372

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-12

   Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2021/b372

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

   Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/B372

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-26


C00168

   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 the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2021-04-19

   Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2021/c168

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

   Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/C168

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-21


C00475

   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 the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2022-01-18

   Status page: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=C00475&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y

   Committee it's currently in: https://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?id=24

   Text of measure: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=C00475&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Text=Y

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C00504

   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 the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2022-01-24

   Status page: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=C00504&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Text=Y

   Committee it's currently in: https://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/?id=24

   Text of measure: https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=C00504&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y&Text=Y

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


J01646

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-12

   Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2021/j1646

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

   Text of measure: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2021/j1646

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-14


S01070

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

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

   Description: Concerns the application of the legislature of the state of New York petitioning the Congress of the United States of America to call a national constitutional convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 130 S.Ct. 876.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-01-06

   Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1070

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

   Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/s1070

   Entry last edited on: 2021-01-12


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North Carolina

H172

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

   Description: Application to Congress, as provided by Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America, to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a Member of the United States Senate

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-25

   Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2021-03-17

   Status page: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/H172

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/SenateStanding/148

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/NoticeDocument/508/Judiciary-1-Tue--3921-at-1100-AM

   Text of measure: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H172v2.pdf

   Notes: This measure had a committee-hearing on Tues., Mar. 9, 2021 -- and the committee "reported favorably" (whereupon it was re-referred to the Committee On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House -- which reported likewise)!! And on Mar. 17, it passed the full House!! Now it's in the Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate -- where we need to put the brakes on it, by warning ALL N.C. state senators of the extreme danger, in the current environment, of calling an A5C!!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-03-20


H233

   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 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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-03-04

   Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2021-05-05

   Status page: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/H233

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/SenateStanding/148

   Text of measure: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H233v1.pdf

   Notes: This measure had a hearing, before its House committee, on April 21; and the committee recommended to pass it! But finally, on May 5th, the whole House passed it!! It's now in the Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate. Notify all North Carolina state Senators, that an Article V convention promises NO benefits, but MASSIVE risks, for our republic!!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-05-29


S414

   General aim: Enrollment of this state in a Compact for a Balanced Budget

   Description: Applies to Congress for the calling of a convention for proposing amendments limited to the subject matter of proposing for ratification the Balanced Budget Amendment to refer the Balanced Budget Amendment to the States for ratification by three-fourths of their respective Legislatures

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-30

   Status page: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/S414

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/SenateStanding/148

   Text of measure: https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/Senate/PDF/S414v1.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-02


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North Dakota

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Ohio

HJR1

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-06-17

   Status page: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-documents?id=GA134-HJR-1

   Committee it's currently in: https://ohiohouse.gov/committees/state-and-local-government

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-committee-documents?id=GA134-HJR-1

   Text of measure: https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_134/resolutions/hjr1/IN/00/hjr1_00_IN?format=pdf

   Notes: The first hearing by its House committee was on Oct. 13, 2021: This hearing was only for the sponsors to present testimony. That was true also of the next hearing, on Jan. 19, 2022 (see link). The opponents got to present their case on Feb. 9, 2022. Educate all the House members, about the prohibitive danger of an A5C!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


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Oklahoma

HJR1015

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

   Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

   Description: A Joint Resolution making two separate applications to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution related to balancing the federal budget, imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limiting the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-01

   Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hjr1015&Session=2100

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.okhouse.gov/Committees/CommitteeMembers.aspx?CommID=436&SubCommID=0

   Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/hres/HJR1015%20INT.PDF

   Notes: This resolution (pre-filed) contains two separate Art. V convention applications: BBA and COS.

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-09


SJR22

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

   Description: A Joint Resolution calling a convention of states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution related to impeachment proceedings for a standing President

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-01

   Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr22&Session=2100

   Committee it's currently in: https://oksenate.gov/committees/rules

   Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SRES/SJR22%20INT.PDF

   Notes: (pre-filed.)

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-09


SJR23

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

   Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

   Description: A Joint Resolution naming the resolution and making two separate applications to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution related to balancing the federal budget,imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limiting the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-01

   Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr23&Session=2100

   Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SRES/SJR23%20INT.PDF

   Notes: This resolution (pre-filed) contains two separate Art. V convention applications: BBA and COS. It had a hearing on Feb. 24, and the committee passed it, 10-2!! Then on Mar. 2, it passed the Senate, 37-10!! And, not too surprisingly, this measure -- which merely removes the sunset provision on the current, BBA-and-COS resolution they passed a few years back -- did pass the House as well, on April 20th.

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-21


SJR25

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

   Description: A Joint Resolution making an application to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution related to proposing requirements for voting procedures for the states

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-01

   Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr25&Session=2100

   Committee it's currently in: https://oksenate.gov/committees/rules

   Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20INT/SRES/SJR25%20INT.PDF

   Notes: (pre-filed.)

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-09


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Pennsylvania

HR57

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-24

   Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=57

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=57

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-26


HR109

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-06-07

   Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=109

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=36&CteeBody=H

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=R&billNbr=0109&pn=1697

   Entry last edited on: 2021-06-21


SR67

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

   Description: A Concurrent Resolution directing the Congress of the United States to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-05-05

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

   Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=67

   Latest scheduled hearing link: Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 12 noon: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=R&billNbr=0067&pn=0716

   Notes: Only the night before, this measure was suddenly scheduled for a Senate committee hearing Tuesday, Dec. 14 (2021) -- meaning not only that they felt they could pass it thru committee, but also -- probably -- that they hoped to rush it thru the Senate THE SAME WEEK! At any rate, having passed committee, it's now on the Senate Calendar for Mon., Jan. 24, 2022 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/SessionCalendars/CurrentCalendar.cfm?txtType=HTM&CalendarTypeId=2&Chamber=S&SessInd=0&IsMarked=N)!! Let's tell the PA Senators that NO ARTICLE V CONVENTION is a good idea AT ALL, just now!!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-21


SR127

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

   Description: A Concurrent Resolution calling for an 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, establishing term limits for members of Congress.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-06-09

   Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=127

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

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=R&billNbr=0127&pn=0878

   Entry last edited on: 2021-06-21


SR152

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-07-26

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

   Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=152

   Latest scheduled hearing link: Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 12 noon: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=R&billNbr=0152&pn=1005

   Notes: This measure had a Senate committee hearing Sept. 28 (2021); and on Feb. 7, the committee passed it, 7-4! Tell all Pennsylvania senators an Article V convention is a horrible, no good, very bad idea!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SR227

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

   Description: Concurrent Resolution calling for an 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, establishing term limits for members of Congress.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-18

   Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=227

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=57&CteeBody=S&SessYear=2021

   Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=227

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

H3205

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2020-12-09

   Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2021-05-11

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

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3205&session=124&summary=B

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/agendas/124s11836.pdf

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/3205.htm

   Notes: This measure was to have a committee-hearing on Mar. 18, 2021; and on April 21, the committee voted in favor -- as the whole House did on May 11! Then to the Senate Judiciary Committee -- which had a subcommittee hearing on Feb. 16, 2022, and then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on H. 3205 (Convention of States)!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-27


H3663

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-01-14

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3663&session=124&summary=B

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/housejudiciary.php

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/3663.htm

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-09


S0033

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2020-12-09

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0033&session=124&summary=B

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/video/archives.php?key=11210&part=1

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/33.htm

   Notes: Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: the full Judiciary committee is next!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-21


S0133

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Make Application To The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And For Members Of Congress; To Provide Certain Reservations, Understandings, And Declarations Limiting The Application; And To Provide Certain Selection Criteria For Delegates To A Convention Of The States As Well As Limitations Upon Their Authority

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2020-12-09

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

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0133&session=124&summary=B

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/133.htm

   Notes: Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on S. 133 (Convention of States)!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-27


S0141

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2020-12-09

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

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0141&session=124&summary=B

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/141.htm

   Notes: Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on S. 141 (BBA Con-con)!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-27


S0363

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2020-12-09

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0363&session=124&summary=B

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/video/archives.php?key=11210&part=1

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/363.htm

   Notes: Had a hearing, on April 14 (3 pm), before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee: the full Judiciary committee is next!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-05-29


S0887

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

   Description: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1520 SO AS TO REQUIRE COMMISSIONERS AND ALTERNATES TO A CONVENTION OF STATES OR TO A STATE RATIFICATION CONVENTION TO TAKE AN OATH, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THOSE COMMISSIONERS AND ALTERNATES WHO ARE CONVICTED OF VIOLATING THE REQUIRED OATH; AND TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-12-06

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

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0887&session=124&summary=B

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/887.htm

   Notes: This measure had a subcommittee hearing on Feb. 16, 2022, and then on 2/23 the committee passed it!! Let's write the WHOLE S.C. Senate, and tell them to vote NO on S. 887!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-27


S1006

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

   Description: Demand, Among Other Things, That Congress Fulfill Its Constitutional Obligation By Setting A Date In Calendar Year 2022 For The Nation's First Article V Convention For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution For The Purpose Of Imposing Fiscal Restraints Upon The Federal Government

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-25

   Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=1006&session=124&summary=B

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/senatejudiciary.php

   Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/bills/1006.htm

   Notes: We might call this measure a "Time Machine" Con-con application (along the lines of Utah HJR 9): it claims that -- according to its "creative counting" of applications a la Natelson -- Congress must call an A5 Convention because 43 years ago, in February 1979, applications from 34 states were current and unrescinded, which Congress should count towards a BBA A5C!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


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South Dakota

HJR5001

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-11

   Status page: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/22633

   Text of measure: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/22633/226291

   Notes: Having passed the House quickly (Jan. 25, 2022), then at the committee hearing on 1/24/22, this measure was "deferred to the 41st Day"; but the Senate voted to "smoke it out of committee"; and the committee reported it out without any recommendation, on Feb. 7. But it was out of steam, at that point: the Senate's vote to put the measure on the calendar FAILED, by 16-19!! IT'S TOAST - YAY, TEAM!!!

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SJR501

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

   Description: To apply to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention for an amendment to the Constitution establishing congressional term limits

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-11

   Status page: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/22867

   Committee it's currently in: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Committee/1035/Detail

   Text of measure: https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/22867/226649

   Notes: THere was a hearing for this measure on Fri., 1/21/22 -- and, they DEERRED IT to the 41st Day!! WOOHOO!!! That's SUPER news -- however, in South Dakota they're not reluctant, usually, to "smoke a bill out" of committee! So, we must remain vigilant on this one. LET THE S.D. Senators KNOW that an Article V convention is a slippery slope to LOSING OUR CONSTITUION and the rights it enshrines!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-21


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Tennessee

HJR0008

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

   Description: Makes application to Congress for the purpose of calling an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms to which a person may be elected as a member of the Congress of the United States.

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-01-06

   Date it passed the House of Representatives: 2021-04-08

   Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0008&ga=112

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/calendar/CalendarOrders.aspx?CalendarID=28627

   Text of measure: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HJR0008.pdf

   Notes: This one had a subcommittee hearing March 3, 2021 -- and then a hearing by its main committee March 9 -- who recommended it for passage!! Then, on April 8th, the House passed it!! Now in the Senate, it's made its way to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where it was origianlly scheduled for a HEARING Tuesday, February 15, 2022; however, they chose to defer it to a meeting for March 8th! SO: Let's TELL the WHOLE Tennessee Senate, that an Article V convention is a BAD idea (and, SO ARE TERM LIMITS, for that matter)!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


SJR0199

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

   Description: Makes application to Congress for the purpose of calling an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set a limit on the number of terms to which a person may be elected as a member of the Congress of the United States

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-03

   Status page: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0199&ga=112

   Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/committees/judiciary.html

   Text of measure: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SJR0199.pdf

   Notes: This measure was scheduled, on the committee's calendar, for a hearing on April 6, 2021!! Let's tell the committee that an A5C is a BAD idea, in this political age!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-12


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Utah

HJR009

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

   Description: Joint Resolution Demanding Congress to Call an Article V Convention of States

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2022-01-21

   Status page: https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HJR009.html

   Text of measure: https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/static/HJR009.html

   Notes: We might call this measure a "Time Machine" Con-con application: it claims that -- according to its "creative counting" of applications (a la Natelson) -- Congress must call an A5 Convention because 43 years ago, in February 1979, applications from 34 states were current and unrescinded, which Congress should count towards a BBA A5C! But here's the GOOD news -- as reported, Feb. 8, by the Chair of the committee that considered it: "The Judiciary Committee has tabled H.J.R. 9, JOINT RESOLUTION DEMANDING CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF STATES, by Representative K. Ivory, and has returned it to the Rules Committee for filing. Respectfully, Jon Hawkins, Chair" (of the House Judiciary Committee)! YESSSS!!!

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Vermont

JRH003

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: General Assembly requests that the convention of the States be limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-05

   Status page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/J.R.H.3

   Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2022/195

   Text of measure: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2022/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRH003/JRH003%20As%20Introduced.pdf

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-09


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Virginia

HJR3

   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 an amendment convention of the states pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution 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 the: House of Delegates

   Date introduced: 2022-01-12

   Status page: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+sum+HJ3

   Committee it's currently in: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+com+H20

   Text of measure: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?221+ful+HJ3

   Notes: Prefiled on 12/29/21. But this resolution has FAILED, having been "left in" the Rules Committee! YAY!!!

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Washington

HJM4001

   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 the: House of Representatives

   Date introduced: 2021-02-10

   Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4001&Year=2021&Initiative=false

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

   Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4001-Constitutional%20convention.pdf?q=20210212183020

   Entry last edited on: 2021-02-12


SJM8000

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit terms of office for federal officials and for members of Congress.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2020-12-15

   Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8000&Year=2021&Initiative=false

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

   Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8000-Constitutional%20convention.pdf?q=20210112102450

   Entry last edited on: 2021-01-12


SJM8002

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

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

   Description: Requesting an amendment to the United States Constitution on campaign finance reform...or Congress to call a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-01-14

   Status page: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8002&Year=2021&Initiative=false

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

   Text of measure: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8002-Campaign%20finance%20reform.pdf

   Notes: The committee had a hearing on this measure, 1/29/2021; then, at the Executive Session for it, on 2/5/2021, they voted 3-2, for passage! But then, it went back to the Rules committee -- where, on Mar. 17, it was sent to the "Senate X File" -- i.e., OBLIVION! YAY!! (Note, this resolution is a time-conditioned Con-con call: "[I]f Congress does not propose a constitutional amendment satisfying the principles described herein by November 5, 2024, then this memorial constitutes a petition by the state of Washington, speaking through its legislature, and pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, to the Congress to call a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments, as prescribed previously herein, to the Constitution of the United States of America".)

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West Virginia

HCR5

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

   Description: To provide an Article 5 convention in order to propose an amendment to the US Constitution where 3/5 of the states could overturn a federal law.

   Originated in the: House of Delegates

   Date introduced: 2021-02-19

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2021&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

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

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr5%20intr.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=5&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

   Notes: This one was to have a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, April 5th, at 9:00 AM! But now, the 2021 Regular Session has ended; so, for all intents and purposes, this one is DEAD! (YAY!!!)

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-24


HCR9

   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 the: House of Delegates

   Date introduced: 2021-02-23

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2021&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr9%20intr.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=9&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

   Notes: The measure had a hearing before the House Government Organization committee Mar. 2, 2021 -- and they passed it!! The next day it went to the House Rules Committee; and they passed it too (Mar. 12). Then the House passed it, on Mar. 15; and less than a week later, Mar. 22, the Senate had passed it -- on a VOICE VOTE!! This one needs a QUICK RESCISSION!!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-02


HCR29

   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 the: House of Delegates

   Date introduced: 2021-03-09

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2021&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

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

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr29%20intr.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=29&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

   Notes: This one was to have a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, April 5th, at 9:00 AM! But now, the 2021 Regular Session has ended; so, for all intents and purposes, this one is DEAD! (YAY!!!)

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-24


HCR31

   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 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 the: House of Delegates

   Date introduced: 2022-01-27

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2022&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

   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=hcr31%20intr.htm&yr=2022&sesstype=RS&i=31&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

   Notes: This one had an Executive Hearing: February 25, 2022; but we've yet to hear of any vote.

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


HCR57

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

   Description: To provide an Article 5 convention in order to propose an amendment to the US Constitution where 3/5 of the states could overturn a federal law.

   Originated in the: House of Delegates

   Date introduced: 2022-02-10

   Status page: To provide an Article 5 convention in order to propose an amendment to the US Constitution where 3/5 of the states could overturn a federal law.

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

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr57%20intr.htm&yr=2022&sesstype=RS&i=57&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SB159

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

   Description: Providing procedure for WV to select delegates to Article V Convention

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-01-12

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2022&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

   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=SB159%20INTR.htm&yr=2022&sesstype=RS&i=159

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SB332

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

   Description: Providing procedure for WV to select delegates to Article V Convention

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-18

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2021&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB332%20INTR.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=332

   Notes: What a strange course this one took, just before the session ended! (Remember, bills left pending in the House can carry over to 2022!) The measure had a hearing Feb 26, in the Senate Judiciary Committee -- and they passed it, March 1st. Then the whole Senate passed it, three days later! Then it was in the House Judiciary Committee, and SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING on Monday, April 5th; they passed it, but not before someone tried to amend a whole Convention of States A5C application INTO this DELEGATES bill!! Fortunately, that amendment was rejected by the House Speaker (I believe it was), who ruled it "not germane"! Then the House passed it -- but with a minor amendment that entailed that it must go back to the Senate for reconciliation -- and all this is happening on the day before the session ends!! Well, stunningly, the Senate sponsor of the measure tries the same trick -- he gets a whole Convention of States application right into the bill! But that meant it must go BACK to the House -- on the last day of the session; and for lack of time or some other reason, it never came up on the House floor, before the midnight cutoff!! And now, the 2021 Regular Session has ended; so, for all intents and purposes, this one is DEAD! (YAY!!!)

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SCR5

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Urging Congress call a convention of the states, under the authority reserved to the states in Article V of the United States Constitution, limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-19

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2021&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res

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

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR5%20INTR.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=5&houseorig=S&billtype=CR

   Notes: The Senate passed this measure on 3/23/21; and two days later, it found itself in the House Judiciary Committee. But now, the 2021 Regular Session has ended; so, for all intents and purposes, this one is DEAD! (YAY!!!)

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-24


SCR10

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-01

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2021&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res

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

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR10%20INTR.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=10&houseorig=S&billtype=CR

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SCR12

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

   Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution limited to proposing amendments that impose limits to the power and jurisdiction of the federal government by allowing the state legislatures of the United States to pass legislation to override certain federal laws deemed too onerous or restrictive.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-04

   Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2021&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res

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

   Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR12%20INTR.htm&yr=2021&sesstype=RS&i=12&houseorig=S&billtype=CR

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Wisconsin

AJR9

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

   Model Resolution: Convention of States

   Description: Applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

   Originated in the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2021-02-24

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr9

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/ajr9

   Notes: AJR 9 had a hearing in the Assembly Constitution and Ethics Committee, March 3, 2021; on Mar. 10, they recommended its passage (as amended). And on May 11, it passed the Assembly (58-36)! In the Senate, its path was smooth and straight, if not quick; it passed the Senate on Jan. 25, 2022. Another COS measure needing rescinding!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


AJR16

   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 the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2021-03-10

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr16

   Committee it's currently in: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/committees/assembly/2357

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/ajr16.pdf

   Notes: AJR 16 had a hearing on April 20! Let's contact all Assembly Representatives, RIGHT AWAY, and tell them that a Convention of States is WAY TOO RISKY in the current political environment!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-21


AJR77

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

   Description: Applying to Congress under Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention to propose an amendment providing that the Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of 9 justices.

   Originated in the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2021-08-31

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr77

   Committee it's currently in: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/committees/assembly/2357

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/ajr77.pdf

   Notes: This measure was heard Thurs. Oct. 21, before the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics. Then, it came up in the committee's Executive (i.e. voting) Session, on Jan. 5, 2022 -- but they decided NOT to vote on it!! That's PRETTY GOOD news! But, let's stay VIGILANT on this one...

   Entry last edited on: 2022-01-10


AJR135

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

   Description: Relating to: 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 the: Assembly

   Date introduced: 2022-02-16

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

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr135

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/ajr135

   Notes: This one was passed by the Assy. Committee on State Affairs, 2/22/22 -- but on 2/24, the Assy. "laid [it] on the table"! Let's tell the Wisconsin Representatives it should STAY there!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


SJR8

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-02-11

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

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr8

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/sjr8

   Notes: This measure had a committee hearing 3/24/21 -- and on April 9, they passed it, 3-2! Let all the Wisconsin State senators hear your opposition to a (Constitution-risking!) Article V convention!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-21


SJR12

   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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-03-03

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

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr12

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/sjr12.pdf

   Notes: This measure had a committee hearing 3/24/21 -- and on April 9, they passed it, 3-2! Let all the Wisconsin State senators hear your opposition to a (Constitution-risking!) Article V convention!!

   Entry last edited on: 2021-04-21


SJR58

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

   Description: Applying to Congress under Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention to propose an amendment providing that the Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of 9 justices.

   Originated in the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2021-08-11

   Date it passed the Senate: 2022-01-25

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr58

   Latest scheduled hearing link: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/raw/cid/1642011

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/sjr58.pdf

   Notes: This measure was heard Tues. Oct. 26, 2021, before the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection -- and, the committee passed it. Then the whole Senate passed it -- on Jan. 25 -- and it's gone to the Assembly of Representatives! Let's educate all the Wisconsin state representatives, NOW, about the prohibitive danger of an A5C!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-11


SJR102

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

   Description: Relating to: 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 the: Senate

   Date introduced: 2022-02-08

   Status page: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr102

   Text of measure: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/proposals/sjr102.pdf

   Notes: The Sen. Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection recommended it on 2/17; when it was taken up for vote in the Senate on 2/22, it failed, initially; but Sen. Darling's motion for reconsideration succeeded, and then the measure PASSED, 17-15 -- and it was dealt with very rapidly by the Assembly, who passed it on 2/24!! One more for RESCISSION!!!

   Entry last edited on: 2022-02-26


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