S 2684
Resolutions rescinding previous Article V convention applications
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to formally rescind Massachusetts’ previous applications to call for a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolutions were introduced by Senators Creem and Peisch and relate to the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee. The resolution was concurred in by the House and reported favorably by the Senate committee.
Key provisions
- The resolution aims to revoke prior applications for a constitutional convention.
- It was introduced by Senators Creem and Peisch.
- It was referred to the Veterans and Federal Affairs committee.
- The House concurred with the resolution.
- The Senate committee reported the resolution favorably.
- The resolution was postponed to the next session.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts State Legislature
Notable changes
- This resolution specifically targets and seeks to undo previous efforts to convene a constitutional convention.
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Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsors
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Cynthia Stone Creem
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Resolution S.2684 194th (Current)
Resolutions rescinding previous Article V convention applications
By Ms. Creem and Ms. Peisch, of Wellesley a joint petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2684) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Alice Hanlon Peisch for resolutions to rescind all prior Article V Constitutional Convention applications. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Presenters: Cynthia Stone Creem , Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Resolution History
Displaying 10 actions for Resolution S.2684
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Senate Rule 20 and Joint Rule 12 suspended |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 10/30/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:50 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/14/2025 | Senate | Resolutions reported favorably by committee |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Postponed to the next session |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Senate Bills in the Third Reading |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Accompanied H4692 |
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