Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution seeks to call for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution. Specifically, it proposes a limited amendment process, referencing Article V of the Constitution. The resolution was referred to the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee and subsequently heard. It is similar to previous resolutions regarding constitutional amendments and conventions.
Key provisions
- Calls for a convention of the states.
- Proposes a limited amendment process.
- References Article V of the United States Constitution.
- The resolution was referred to the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee.
- A hearing was scheduled and subsequently rescheduled.
- The resolution is similar to previous resolutions on the topic.
Who is affected
- The U.S. Constitution
- State legislatures
- Citizens of the United States
Notable changes
- The resolution proposes a limited amendment process, potentially differing from a full constitutional convention.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts to explore constitutional amendments via Article V.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael J. Barrett
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