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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to have South Carolina apply to Congress for a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, specifically to propose a congressional term limits amendment. The resolution outlines the process for such a convention, emphasizing that Congress would only have the role of calling the convention upon receiving applications from two-thirds of the states. It also includes several reservations regarding Congress's authority over the convention's rules and procedures, ensuring the convention remains focused on term limits and adhering to constitutional principles.
Key provisions
- Applies for a convention under Article V to propose a congressional term limits amendment.
- Requires Congress to call the convention only upon receiving applications from two-thirds of the states.
- Limits the convention's scope to proposing an amendment regarding congressional term limits.
- Specifies that Congress has no authority to set rules for the convention.
- States that each state will have one vote in the convention.
- Recommends that Congress require ratification of proposed amendments by state legislatures.
- Allows South Carolina to recall its delegates from the convention.
Who is affected
- South Carolina Residents
- U.S. Congress
- State Legislatures
- Federal Legislators (House and Senate)
- Citizens of the United States
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