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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

Measures That Require Urgent Attention:

Louisiana-HCR6	This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. After the Louisiana Senate had defeated HCR 28 (Term Limits con-con) in the Regular Session, the House re-created it -- considering and then passing an IDENTICAL resolution in the legislature's 2020 "First Extraordinary Session"! This impertinent, disrespectful move by the House needs rebuffing (like HCR 28) in the Senate! The measure has already passed Senate committee (on 6/22), and currently sits "returned to the Calendar, subject to call." PLEASE CONTACT ALL Lousiana state senators, and remind them that they've defeated an identical measure (HCR 28) ALREADY this year -- and, they SHOULD defeat it again!!
Massachusetts-H3208	This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! Now it's in the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling ... STAY TUNED!!
Massachusetts-H3213	This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And now (Feb. 2020) it has been reported out as "Accompanied a Study"! This seems to be what they call it when they have decided the measure needs more study. Hopefully, this speed-bump spells doom for this COS resolution -- but we need to keep our eye on it!!!
Massachusetts-S2163	This resolution gives Congress 6 months from the date of its passage, to submit an acceptable amendment to the states for ratification; else, this resolution will constitute an application for an Article V convention. This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! We'll have to see what happens to it from here: in Massachusetts, measures often get a review from more than one committee... and NOW, it's in the Senate Committee on Rules! STAY TUNED!!
Michigan-SJRL	This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. On June 25, 2020 the Michigan Senate's Government Operations Committee passed SJR L, without amendment, 3 to 2. It is now scheduled to be referred to the COW (Committee of the Whole) on July 22. Let's educate Michigan state senators on the danger of this duplicitous, Convention of States con-con application!
Nebraska-LB451	ALERT!!! This measure was to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LB451!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.
Nebraska-LR7	ALERT!!! This measure was to have a committee-hearing Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, at 1:30 PM!! Please contact all the committee-members, especially Republicans, and tell them "VOTE NO on LR7!!" (For the membership, see http://news.legislature.ne.gov/gov/ -- the Dems' emails are: cblood@leg.ne.gov; mhansen@leg.ne.gov; mhunt@leg.ne.gov; rkolowski@leg.ne.gov; the Repubs' emails are: tbrewer@leg.ne.gov; mhilgers@leg.ne.gov; alagrone@leg.ne.gov; jlowe@leg.ne.gov;) Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.
Nebraska-LR9	LR 9 was scheduled for a hearing Mar. 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm, in Room 1507, by its current committee (see committee-link). CONTACT the committee-members, tell them why they MUST "Vote NO on Con-con call LR 9 !!" Although Nebraska's 2019 Regular Session has now ended, all measures will carry over to the 2020 Regular Session.
Pennsylvania-HR206	This measure is through with committees in its house of origin, and a floor vote is imminent. This Con-con call was heard by House committee on Oct 22, 2019. And on Dec. 16, that committee voted in favor. NOW it's time to contact all PA House members (Representatives), and tell them HR206 IS A DANGEROUS, no good, VERY BAD idea!! (You can tweet all the Republican House members at this address and refer to "PA HR206": @PAHouseGOP !)
Pennsylvania-SR234	This Con-con call was to be heard by Senate committee on Tues., Oct 22, 2019!! Contact the committee members and say, "VOTE NO on SR234!!"

Measures whose posts we created or updated in the last 3 weeks:

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Alabama

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Alaska

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Arizona

HCR2016

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

Description: Applies to the Congress of the United States to call a convention limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms a person may be elected as a Member of the United States House of Representatives and as a Member of the United States Senate

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-01-16

Status page: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/72972

Text of measure: https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/54leg/2R/bills/HCR2016P.htm

Notes: The measure had a hearing Feb. 17, 2020 (see "Latest hearing" link) -- and later the committee voted to PASS it! Next it was ready to be voted on by the whole House! But thankfully, it never got to that point -- and the House adjourned its Regular Session 5/26/20. YEAH!!!

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Arkansas

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California

AJR27

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: This measure would constitute an application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of requiring the federal government to operate under a balanced budget.

Originated in: Assembly

Date introduced: 2020-02-14

Status page: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AJR27

Text of measure: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AJR27

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

HCR5

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

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

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

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

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

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

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Florida

SM1816

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

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-10

Committee it's currently in: Three Senate committees: Ethics and Elections (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/EE), Government Oversight and Accountability (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/GO), and Rules (https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/RC)

Status page: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1816

Text of measure: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1816/BillText/Filed/HTML

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Georgia

HB818

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

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 38 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Compact for a Balanced Budget, so as to extend the sunset provision of the compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-01-27

Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/HB/818

Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/188401.pdf

Notes: This one passed its House committee on Feb. 3, 2020! But Georgia's 2020 Regular Session has adjourned -- so this measure is DEAD! YAY!!

HR53

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

Description: A RESOLUTION requesting that the United States Congress call a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate; and for other purposes

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-28

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

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

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

Notes: Georgia's 2020 Regular Session has adjourned -- so this measure is DEAD! YAY!!

HR181

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

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-08

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

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

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

Notes: Georgia's 2020 Regular Session has adjourned -- so this measure is DEAD! YAY!!

SR237

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-22

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

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

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

Notes: One Feb. 28, 2019 the Senate Rules Committee reported "favorably" for SR 237! Then a week later, on Mar. 7, 2019 it passed the Senate! And, Georgia carried measures over to 2020 -- however, this measure made it NO FURTHER, before the 2020 Regular Session adjourned! YAY!!

SR854

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: A resolution applying: to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-03-02

Status page: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20192020/SR/854

Text of measure: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/191509.pdf

Notes: This resolution's text was originally a Convention of States con-con resolution. But at the committee hearing (Rules Committee, 3/5/2020, streamed online), it became clear that the text they were actually considering was for a BBA con-con -- intended to re-instate Georgia's 2014 BBA call, which had expired on Jan. 1st! The committee passed it, with only a 7-minute hearing (no testimony against). The whole Senate was scheduled to vote on it Thurs., Mar. 12th -- and they did amend the text (finally) to be a BBA resolution -- but the BBA proponents got a surprise! Two Republicans voted No, and 7 others declined to vote -- leaving SR 854 short of the 29 votes it required -- as a resolution -- for its "constitutional majority"!! And while they were able to get a favorable vote for reconsideration of the measure, they did not get that reconsideration to happen the same day (which would have required a rule-change): consequently, the measure has missed the "crossover deadline" for passage by the Senate!! This is a VERY nice result for us!! and, it's now CEMENTED in place -- because Georgia's 2020 Regular Session has adjourned! YAY!!!

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Hawaii

HCR131

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-03-06

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2020

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131&year=2020

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/HCR131_.htm

HR112

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-03-06

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JUD&year=2020

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112&year=2020

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/HR112_.htm

SCR89

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-03-05

Committee it's currently in: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/committeepage.aspx?comm=JDC&year=2020

Status page: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89&year=2020

Text of measure: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/SCR89_.htm

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Idaho

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Illinois

HJR0020

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Makes application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-29

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

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

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

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. But the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has now adjourned, so this measure is TOAST!!

HJR0034

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-14

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

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

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

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. But the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has now adjourned, so this measure is TOAST!!

HJR0043

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-27

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

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

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

Notes: Calls for the usual COS amendment-topics EXCEPT for Congressional term limits. But the 2019 Illinois Regular Session has now adjourned, so this measure is TOAST!!

HJR0119

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-28

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

Status page: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=119&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=108&GA=101

Text of measure: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HJR/PDF/10100HJ0119lv.pdf

Notes: The 2019 Illinois Regular Session has now adjourned, so this measure is TOAST!!

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Indiana

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Iowa

HJR10

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

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

Description: A joint resolution requesting the calling of a constitutional convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that will restore balance and integrity to our elections

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-19

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

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

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

Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2020 Regular Session, so this measure is TOAST!!

SJR6

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

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

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

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

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

Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2020 Regular Session, so this measure is TOAST!!

SJR11

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-29

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

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

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

Notes: A subcommittee of the Senate State Government Committee has recommended passage of this Con-con measure. But Iowa has now adjourned its 2020 Regular Session, so this measure is TOAST!!

SJR15

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-12

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

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

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

Notes: Iowa has now adjourned its 2020 Regular Session, so this measure is TOAST!!

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Kansas

HCR5009

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-10

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

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

Notes: The House Federal & State Affairs committee heard HCR 5009 on March 13, 2019; and a week later, on Mar. 20, it voted to recommend its adoption! And, after the legislature adjourned its 2019 Regular Session, all active measures carried over to 2020. But thankfully, the measure got no further, before the 2020 regular session adjourned!! YEAH!!

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

HCR6

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

Description: Calls for a convention to amend the United States Constitution to establish a limitation on terms for members of Congress

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-06-04

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

Status page: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=201ES&b=HCR6&sbi=y

Text of measure: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1181218

Notes: After the Louisiana Senate had defeated HCR 28 (Term Limits con-con) in the Regular Session, the House re-created it -- considering and then passing an IDENTICAL resolution in the legislature's 2020 "First Extraordinary Session"! This impertinent, disrespectful move by the House needs rebuffing (like HCR 28) in the Senate! The measure has already passed Senate committee (on 6/22), and currently sits "returned to the Calendar, subject to call." PLEASE CONTACT ALL Lousiana state senators, and remind them that they've defeated an identical measure (HCR 28) ALREADY this year -- and, they SHOULD defeat it again!!

HCR28

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

Description: Calls for a convention to amend the United States Constitution to establish a limitation on terms for members of congress

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-03-16

Status page: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=20rs&b=HCR28&sbi=y

Text of measure: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1166102

Notes: This measure had a hearing before the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs, on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 -- and the committee passed it! THEN, on May 18 the whole House passed it -- 73-14! The Senate wasted no time: on May 27, the measure sailed thru the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs, and was looking like a sure thing! But it hit an unexpected, VERY LARGE speedbump on the Senate floor!! It needed a "constitutional majority" of 20 votes (out of the total of 39 senators) to pass; but when it came up for a vote, on May 31, it got only 16! (Sen. Hewitt, who was sponsoring it in the Senate, didn't even bother asking for a reconsideration vote, the next day: she knew she had lost!) WELL DONE, PEOPLE!!!

SCR29

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

Description: Memorializes Congress to call a convention to amend the constitution to establish term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-05-04

Committee it's currently in: http://senate.la.gov/Senate&Government/Default.asp

Status page: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=20rs&b=SCR29&sbi=y

Text of measure: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1168122

Notes: Thankfully, this measure died in the Senate at the regular session's adjournment -- June 1, 2020! YEAH!!

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Maine

HP1490

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: Joint Resolution making application to the Congress of the United States calling a constitutional convention to propose a balanced budget amendment

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-04

Status page: http://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/dockets.asp?ID=280076378

Text of measure: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_129th/billtexts/HP149001.asp

Notes: Things took an unexpected twist in Maine! On Feb. 13, 2020, HP 1490 went straight to the House floor, bypassing committee assignment. (Usually, according to the Maine website, this happens only "when the bill is of an emergency nature and the time to go through the public hearing process is not available": https://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/Documents/PathofLegislation.) But it had nowhere near the 2/3 majority it needed; in fact, of those present, 2/3 voted AGAINST it! The bill is Dead -- YAY!!!

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Maryland

HJ5

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

Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that limits the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or a member of the U.S. Senate

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2020-01-31

Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2020RS&activeTab=divMain

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0005?ys=2020RS

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hj/hj0005f.pdf

Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Mon., Mar. 2, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!

HJ10

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

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

Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment or amendments to the U.S. Constitution that affirm every individual citizen's right to vote, reserve constitutional rights to natural persons, or authorize regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2020-02-07

Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2020RS&activeTab=divMain

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0010?ys=2020RS

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hj/hj0010f.pdf

Notes: Cross-filed with SJ2. The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Mon., Mar. 2, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!

HJ11

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2020-02-07

Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=hru&ys=2020RS&activeTab=divMain

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HJ0011?ys=2020RS

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hj/hj0011f.pdf

Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Mon, Mar. 2, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!

SJ2

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

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

Description: Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment or amendments to the U.S. Constitution that affirm every individual citizen's right to vote, reserve constitutional rights to natural persons, or authorize regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-27

Committee it's currently in: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ehe

Status page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SJ0002?ys=2020RS

Text of measure: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sj/sj0002F.pdf

Notes: The resolution was scheduled for a hearing Thurs., Mar. 5, 2020! Thankfully, the 2020 session has now adjourned!!

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Massachusetts

H3208

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-26

Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/H52/191

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

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

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

Notes: This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! Now it's in the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling ... STAY TUNED!!

H3213

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

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

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

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

Notes: This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And now (Feb. 2020) it has been reported out as "Accompanied a Study"! This seems to be what they call it when they have decided the measure needs more study. Hopefully, this speed-bump spells doom for this COS resolution -- but we need to keep our eye on it!!!

S2163

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

Committee it's currently in: https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/S29/191

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

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

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

Notes: This resolution gives Congress 6 months from the date of its passage, to submit an acceptable amendment to the states for ratification; else, this resolution will constitute an application for an Article V convention. This measure had a committee-hearing on 9/24/2019! And that committee (Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs) has now (Feb. 2020) reported it "Favorably"!! We'll have to see what happens to it from here: in Massachusetts, measures often get a review from more than one committee... and NOW, it's in the Senate Committee on Rules! STAY TUNED!!

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Michigan

SJRL

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: A joint resolution applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-10-29

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

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://committees.senate.michigan.gov/details?Com=GO

Status page: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-SJR-L

Text of measure: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/jointresolutionintroduced/Senate/htm/2019-SIJR-L.htm

Notes: On June 25, 2020 the Michigan Senate's Government Operations Committee passed SJR L, without amendment, 3 to 2. It is now scheduled to be referred to the COW (Committee of the Whole) on July 22. Let's educate Michigan state senators on the danger of this duplicitous, Convention of States con-con application!

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Minnesota

HF855

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal constraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-07

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

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

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

HF3184

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

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-11

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

Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF3184&b=house&y=2020&ssn=0

Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF3184&type=resolution&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0

SF1544

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

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-21

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

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

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

SF3423

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-02-20

Committee it's currently in: https://www.senate.mn/committees/committee_bio.php?cmte_id=3099&ls=91

Status page: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3423&ssn=0&y=2019

Text of measure: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3423&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2020&session_number=0&type=resolution

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Mississippi

HB1252

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

Description: Compact for a balanced budget; revise the delegates and extend repeal date on the compact.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-17

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1252.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1252IN.htm

Notes: YAY!! On March 3, this measure "Died in Committee"!!

HC14

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: A Concurrent Resolution Applying To The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments Limited To Balancing The Federal Budget; And For Related Purposes

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-01-30

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HC/HC0014.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HC/HC0014IN.htm

HC18

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

Description: A Concurrent Resolution Requesting The Congress Of The United States To Call A Convention For The Sole Purpose Of Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To Prayer In Public Schools

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-03

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HC/HC0018.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HC/HC0018IN.htm

HC63

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

Description: A Concurrent Resolution To Provide For The Selection And Authority Of Commissioners To Attend An Article V Convention Called For Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-03-16

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/House_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HC/HC0063.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/HC/HC0063IN.htm

SB2263

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

Description: An Act To Amend Section 3-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Delegates Appointed To Represent The State At The Convention For Proposing Amendments Organized By The Compact For A Balanced Budget, And To Extend The Sunset Provision Of The Compact; And For Related Purposes

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-31

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/SB/SB2263.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2263IN.htm

Notes: YAY!! On March 3, this measure "Died in Committee"!!

SC574

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: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-06-09

Committee it's currently in: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/Senate_cmtes/RU.xml

Status page: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/SC/SC0574.xml

Text of measure: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/SC/SC0574IN.htm

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Missouri

HCR91

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Calls on a convention of the states proposing amendments to the United States Constitution placing limits on the federal government

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-24

Status page: https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR91&year=2020&code=R

Text of measure: https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills201/hlrbillspdf/5412H.02I.pdf

SCR37

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: This concurrent resolution applies to the United States Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, for the calling of a convention of the states for the limited purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. This application repeals and supercedes the application for an Article V Convention adopted by the General Assembly in SCR 4 (2017). Provisions of this resolution are similar to SCR 15 (2019).

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-14

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

Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/Actions.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=29449515

Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=29449515

Notes: This one is to REMOVE the 5-year "Sunset Clause" from the COS resolution Missouri passed in 2017!! And, it's now had a committee-hearing, on Tuesday, February 18!

SCR43

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-02-17

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

Status page: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=33022613

Text of measure: https://www.senate.mo.gov/20info/BTS_Web/BillText.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=33022613

Notes: This one had a committee-hearing, on Mar. 3, 2020!

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Montana

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Nebraska

LB451

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

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

Date introduced: 2019-01-18

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

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

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

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

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

LR7

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Date introduced: 2019-01-14

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

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

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

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

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

LR9

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

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

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

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

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

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

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

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

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

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

HB519

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-03

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

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

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

Notes: HB519's House committee (Legislative Administration) had a hearing on the measure Wed., Feb. 6, 2019. They held a vote on it in their Executive Session on Feb. 13, and ... GOOD NEWS!! The committee voted that it was "Inexpedient to Legislate"!! YAY!!!

HCR6

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-03

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

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

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

Notes: New Hampshire HCR6 (Term Limits) was voted "inexpedient to legislate" in October, 2019 by the NH House State-Federal Relations & Veterans Affairs Committee (10 to 2). That was great news, for us! But in New Hampshire, all bills and resolutions go to the chamber floor, regardless of the committee vote. And HCR6 came up for debate and vote on Thurs. Jan 9. And... GREAT NEWS!!! The New Hampshire House voted 318 to 27, to KILL HCR6!! http://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/Roll_calls/Billstatus_billrollcalls.aspx?lsr=789&sd=2020&sy=2020&txtsessionyear=2020&txtbillnumber=HCR6&sortoption=

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New Jersey

ACR98

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.

Originated in: General Assembly

Date introduced: 2020-02-03

Committee it's currently in: Go here and click on "State and Local Government" in the Assembly committee-list: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/ShowCommittee.asp

Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=ACR98

Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/ACR/98_I1.HTM

SCR14

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: A Concurrent Resolution applying to the Congress of the United States for the calling of an Article V Convention of States for the purpose of limiting certain powers of the federal government.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-14

Committee it's currently in: Click on "State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation" Committee in webpage at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/committees/Committees.asp?House=S

Status page: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=SCR14

Text of measure: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/SCR/14_I1.HTM

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New Mexico

SJR4

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: APPLYING FOR A CONVENTION OF STATES UNDER ARTICLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-12-20

Status page: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=JR&legno=4&year=20

Text of measure: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/20%20Regular/resolutions/senate/SJR04.html

Notes: YAY!! New Mexico's adjourned for 2020 (no carryover to 2021)!!

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New York

A01248

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

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

Originated in: Assembly

Date introduced: 2019-01-14

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

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

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

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

B00796

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-20

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

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

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

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

J00240

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY making an application to the Congress of the United States of America for the calling of a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal limits on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

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

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

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

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

J02697

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-29

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

Status page: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/resolutions/2019/j2697

Text of measure: https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2019/J2697

K00063

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Assembly

Date introduced: 2019-01-29

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

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

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

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

S01763

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

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

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

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

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

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North Carolina

H390

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-03-19

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

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

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

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

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North Dakota

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Ohio

SJR2

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-09-24

Committee it's currently in: https://www.ohiosenate.gov/committees/general-government-and-agency-review

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

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

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Oklahoma

SJR32

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

Description: Article V Convention; authorizing delegation for preconvention gathering and for Article V Convention; filing and distribution

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-02-03

Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr32&Session=2000

Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20INT/SRES/SJR32%20INT.PDF

Notes: YAY!! This one failed, Feb. 26, in the Senate Rules Committee!!

SJR41

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-02-03

Status page: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sjr41&Session=2000

Text of measure: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20ENGR/SRES/SJR41%20ENGR.PDF

Notes: This resolution makes two separate con-con applications: one for a BBA con-con, one for a Convention of States (COS) con-con (both applications claim to limit the Con-con to their respective topics). It is intended to REPLACE the identical double application they passed in 2016 -- which is identical EXCEPT that both the 2016 applications had "sunset clauses", for them to expire on Dec. 31, 2023. This resolution, by contrast, REMOVES the sunsets!! And it does this with MORE THAN THREE YEARS STILL LEFT on the original sunsets! This dangerous and duplicitous resolution has now passed the Senate (3/4/2020) and the House Rules Committee, and (bypassing a committee hearing!) is now on the House Calendar. It can be moved to the floor agenda for a vote any time between now and May 29. But thankfully, May is over, and so is Oklahoma's 2020 Regular Session! YEAH!!

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Oregon

SJM201

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

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

Description: Applies to Congress to call convention for purpose of proposing amendments to United States Constitution that address campaign finance reform.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-27

Committee it's currently in: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Committees/SRULES/Overview

Status page: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Measures/Overview/SJM201

Text of measure: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SJM201/Introduced

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Pennsylvania

HR206

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-06-03

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

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?CteeBody=H&Code=36

Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=206

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

Notes: This Con-con call was heard by House committee on Oct 22, 2019. And on Dec. 16, that committee voted in favor. NOW it's time to contact all PA House members (Representatives), and tell them HR206 IS A DANGEROUS, no good, VERY BAD idea!! (You can tweet all the Republican House members at this address and refer to "PA HR206": @PAHouseGOP !)

HR444

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

Description: A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a convention of states limited to a congressional term limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-09-03

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

Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=444

Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=444

HR457

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

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-09-03

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

Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=457

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

SR192

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

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-08-07

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

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

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

SR234

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-10-15

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

Latest scheduled hearing link: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/Index.cfm?Code=41&CteeBody=S

Status page: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=234

Text of measure: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=R&bn=234

Notes: This Con-con call was to be heard by Senate committee on Tues., Oct 22, 2019!! Contact the committee members and say, "VOTE NO on SR234!!"

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Rhode Island

H7630

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Petitions the United States Congress to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-14

Committee it's currently in: Membership: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/ComMembers/ComMemr.asp?ComChoiceR=HJUD ; calendars: http://status.rilin.state.ri.us/legislative_committee_calendar.aspx

Status page: Enter '7630' as bill nr., at http://status.rilin.state.ri.us/

Text of measure: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText/BillText20/HouseText20/H7630.pdf

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South Carolina

H3017

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called Restricted To Propose An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government Through A Balanced Budget Amendment

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

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

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

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

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

H3125

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

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

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

Notes: The House Judiciary Committee passed this measure -- Mar. 3, 2020!

H3166

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

Description: Make An Application Of The General Assembly To Congress, As Provided By Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States Of America, To Call A Convention Limited To Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States Senate

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

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

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

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

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

H5262

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Description: Make A Formal Application To Congress Under Article V Of The United States Constitution To Call A Convention For The Sole Purpose Of Proposing For Ratification Of An Amendment To The United States Constitution Which Requires A Balanced Federal Budget

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-19

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

Status page: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5262&session=123&summary=B

Text of measure: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/5262.htm

S0028

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States, To Be Called By Congress, Restricted To Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution In Order To Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, To Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And To Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

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

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

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

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

S0112

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

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

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

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

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

S0125

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

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

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

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

Notes: There was a hearing on this measure, for Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

S0192

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

Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina, Under Article V Of The United States Constitution, For Congress To Call A Convention Of The States Restricted To Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution Regarding Campaign Finance Reform

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-08

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

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

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

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

S0663

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

Description: Make Application By The State Of South Carolina Under Article V Of The United States Constitution For A Convention Of The States To Be Called, Restricted To Proposing An Amendment To The United States Constitution To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States House Of Representatives And To Set A Limit On The Number Of Terms That A Person May Be Elected As A Member Of The United States Senate

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-03-14

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

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

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

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

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South Dakota

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: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-01-29

Committee it's currently in: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Committees/Default.aspx?Committee=461&Session=2020&tab=Agendas&document=none

Status page: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=HJR5001&Session=2020

Text of measure: http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?File=HJRHJR5001P.html&Session=2020&Version=Introduced&Bill=HJR5001

Notes: On Feb. 12, 2020, the South Dakota House defeated HJR 5001 (COS) 32-37 - Yay!!!!

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Tennessee

HJR0809

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

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

Description: Requests the United States Congress to convene an Article V Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would restore the public's trust in our representative government by reforming our campaign finance system.

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2020-02-05

Status page: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0809&ga=111

Text of measure: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/HJR0809.pdf

Notes: The House Local Committee passed this resolution on Mar. 4 -- with Republicans apparently all voting FOR it (!!). Then it was heard and voted on the House floor, on June 8, 2020!! And thankfully, the Tennessee state representatives were WELL EDUCATED on the subject -- as they showed in debate -- and the measure was THOROUGHLY TROUNCED, 77-14 (with 5 Not Voting)!! Moreover, the Regular Session has now adjourned; so this measure is toast!! GOOD WORK, PEOPLE!!!

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Utah

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Vermont

JRH002

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-02-27

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

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

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

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

JRS042

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

Description: Petitions the U.S. Congress to call a convention for the sole purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America that would place limitations on the number of terms that members of the U.S. House and Senate may serve

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-02-19

Committee it's currently in: https://legislature.vermont.gov/committee/detail/2020/210

Status page: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2020/J.R.S.42

Text of measure: https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/RESOLUTN/JRS042/JRS042%20As%20Introduced.pdf

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Virginia

HJR45

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: U.S. Constitution; application for a convention of the states. Makes application to Congress to call a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2020-01-03

Committee it's currently in: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+com+H20

Status page: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HJ45

Text of measure: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HJ45

Notes: Unlike most Convention of States (COS) applications, this one foregoes mentioning "term limits" as a convention-topic. This measure appears to be dead: on Feb. 11, 2020, it was called "left in Rules [committee]" - Yay!!!!

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Washington

HJM4002

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

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

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

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

HJM4004

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

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

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-23

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

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

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

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

HJM4005

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

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

Originated in: House of Representatives

Date introduced: 2019-01-23

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

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

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

SJM8002

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-14

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

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

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

Notes: The Senate State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections committee heard the measure on Feb. 22, 2019; and the majority voted to pass it! Then it was in the Senate Rules committee for a Second Reading! And although it missed the Cutoff deadline for 2019, it was carried over to 2020. Now it's back in the first committee -- getting another bite at the apple! Bad news: it went for an Executive Session VOTE, on Jan. 31, 2020 -- and a Majority of the committee recommended it! But Now -- GOOD NEWS: it went to the Senate Rules Committee again, and on Feb. 24 they sent it to the "X" file -- where resolutions and bills go to die!! YAY!!!

SJM8004

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

Model Resolution: Balanced Budget Amendment

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-16

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

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

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

SJM8007

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-01-22

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

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

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

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West Virginia

HCR3

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

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

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-11

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

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

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

HCR22

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

Description: Calling a convention of the states to limit the terms of office for a Member of the United States House of Representatives and for a Member of the United States Senate.

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2020-01-21

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

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2020&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hcr22%20intr.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=22&houseorig=H&billtype=CR

HCR33

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; and adopting certain reservations, understandings and declarations limiting the application

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-23

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

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

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

HCR48

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2020-01-30

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

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2020&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2020_sessions/RS/bills/hcr48%20intr.htm

HCR61

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

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

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-02-11

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

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

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

HJR14

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

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

Originated in: House of Delegates

Date introduced: 2019-01-17

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

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

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

SCR4

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

Description: Applying to and urging Congress to call a convention of the states, under the authority reserved to the states in Article V of the United States Constitution, limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office that a person may be elected as a member of the United States House of Representatives, and to set a limit on the number of terms that a person may be elected as a member of the United States Senate.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-13

Committee it's currently in: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/house/house_com_agendas.cfm?Chart=jud&input=1.23.20

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2020&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR4%20INTR.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=4&houseorig=S&billtype=CR

Notes: On Jan. 20 (one week after introduction!) this measure passed its Senate committee; and its floor vote came only two days later (Jan. 22)! Having passed the Senate, it went to the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee -- which PASSED it, 14-10! HOWEVER, it was never called for a vote, on the House floor on the last day -- March 7, 2020!! YAY!!!

SCR11

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; and adopting certain reservations, understandings, and declarations limiting the application

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-01-24

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

Status page: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2020&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res

Text of measure: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SCR11%20INTR.htm&yr=2020&sesstype=RS&i=11&houseorig=S&billtype=CR

SCR22

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

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-04

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

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

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

SCR30

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

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-02-14

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

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

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

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Wisconsin

AJR77

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.

Originated in: Assembly

Date introduced: 2019-08-14

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

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

Notes: This measure had a public hearing on Nov. 13, 2019. The Executive Session, where the committee voted, was on Jan. 23, 2020 -- and they passed it, 5-2. Then, on Feb. 18, the House of Delegates passed it (60-38)! Next it was in the Senate Insurance, Financial Services, Government Oversight and Courts Committee: and they passed it (3-2), on Mar. 17! It was heading to the Senate floor, next ... but GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!

AJR158

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

Description: Applying to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention to propose an amendment establishing term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

Originated in: Assembly

Date introduced: 2020-03-11

Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/committees/assembly/2041

Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr158

Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/ajr158

Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!

SJR57

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

Model Resolution: Convention of States

Description: Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2019-08-08

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

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

Notes: This measure had a public hearing on Oct. 3, 2019. Next it went to the Senate Insurance, Financial Services, Government Oversight and Courts Committee: and they passed it (3-2), on Mar. 17, 2020! It was heading to the Senate floor, next ... but GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!

SJR106

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

Originated in: Senate

Date introduced: 2020-02-28

Committee it's currently in: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/committees/senate/1949

Status page: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr106

Text of measure: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/related/proposals/sjr106

Notes: GOOD NEWS!! On April 1, the measure FAILED, by not meeting the schedule-deadlines (of Senate Joint Resolution 1)!!

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Wyoming

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