A Concurrent Resolution calling for a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to consider amendments to establish a process by which the appointment of United States Supreme Court Justices can occur at regular time intervals and limit how long a Justice may serve on the Court.
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Overview
This resolution calls for Pennsylvania to petition the U.S. Congress to convene an Article V convention to propose a constitutional amendment. The proposed amendment would establish regular appointment intervals for Supreme Court Justices and limit their terms of service. This action seeks to address concerns about the Supreme Court’s composition and longevity by potentially altering the judicial appointment process.
Key provisions
- Requests a convention under Article V of the Constitution.
- Proposes an amendment to establish regular Supreme Court Justice appointment intervals.
- Suggests limiting the terms of service for Supreme Court Justices.
- Pennsylvania’s application will be aggregated with similar applications from other states.
- The application remains active until two-thirds of states have submitted similar requests.
- Pennsylvania’s application does not commit the state to any specific outcome from the convention.
Who is affected
- The United States Supreme Court
- The U.S. Congress
- State Legislatures
- Citizens of the United States
- Potential future Supreme Court Justices
Notable changes
- Could fundamentally alter the process of appointing Supreme Court Justices.
- Would establish term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
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G. Roni Green
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