URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Referred to JDC, WAM.
Summary
The resolution asks the U.S. Congress to convene a limited constitutional convention of the states to propose amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, curb its jurisdiction, and set term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. It applies only to those specific topics and excludes any changes to the Bill of Rights. The measure is a formal request that remains in effect until two‑thirds of state legislatures submit matching applications.
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