CONVENTION OF THE STATES.

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Senate Bill 506 (Public) Filed Monday, April 3, 2023
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO CONGRESS FOR THE CALLING OF A CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
Intro. by Hise.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 4 2023)

Bill History:

S 506

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 3 2023 - View Summary

    Includes whereas clauses. Pursuant to Article V of the US Constitution, applies to Congress for calling a single-issue convention of the states for the purpose of deciding whether the proposed countermand amendment should be sent back to the state legislatures for ratification. Provides for the provisions to act as a continuing application until the legislatures of two-thirds of the states have made identical or substantially similar applications. Directs Congress to call the Countermand Amendment Convention within 60 days from the date it receives the 34th call for the convention from state legislatures. Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the act to specified state and federal executive and legislative officials, requesting cooperation.