Convention of the States
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to have South Carolina apply to Congress for a convention of the states, specifically focused on proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require a balanced federal budget. The proposed amendment would limit federal spending to revenues, excluding emergencies. It outlines specific restrictions on the convention's powers and emphasizes fiscal restraint.
Key provisions
- Requests South Carolina apply to Congress for a convention of the states.
- The convention would be limited to proposing an amendment requiring a balanced federal budget.
- The amendment would restrict federal spending to estimated revenues, excluding emergencies.
- The convention would operate under specific restrictions on Congress's authority, including determining rules or delegating delegates.
- States would vote on a one-state, one-vote basis.
- The convention would not consider amendments to the Bill of Rights or constitutional amendments.
- The application is contingent on two-thirds of states submitting similar applications.
- South Carolina recommends Congress use legislative ratification for the proposed amendment.
Who is affected
- South Carolina residents
- Federal taxpayers
- The federal government
- State governments
- The U.S. Congress
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