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MA H3213
Resolutions calling on Article V of the United States Constitution for the convening of a convention of the states
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Hill of Ipswich, a petition of Bradford Hill and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill calls on Article V of the United States Constitution to convene a convention of the states. The key provisions include: 1) Expressing concerns about the federal government's overreach, concentration of power, and lack of accountability to the people; 2) Stating that the states have the ability to restore the responsiveness of government and restrain federal power through constitutional amendments; 3) Applying to Congress to call a limited convention of the states to propose amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress; and 4) Directing the Secretary of State to transmit copies of this application to the federal government and the other states, and declaring this a continuing application until two-thirds of the states have made similar applications.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Bradford Hill (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
James Kelcourse (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4404 (on 02/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3213.pdf |
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