Joint resolution; Article V of the United States Constitution; application; distribution.

Summary

The Oklahoma Legislature is applying to Congress for a constitutional convention that would propose an amendment prohibiting salary payments to the President, members of Congress, and Supreme Court justices while a government shutdown is in effect. It also adds that officials whose administration fails to pass a balanced budget by March 31 each year would be ineligible to run for re‑election. The resolution aims to pressure federal officials to maintain a balanced budget and avoid shutdowns.

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