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This Concurrent Resolution urges and applies to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states, as provided for in Article V of the U.S. Constitution, specifically for the purpose of proposing amendments that would limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution emphasizes that this convention would be strictly limited to this single topic and explicitly prohibits any consideration of amendments affecting the Bill of Rights. It clarifies that Congress's role is limited to calling the convention, with states retaining the exclusive authority to appoint delegates and determine voting procedures (one state, one vote), and that Hawaii reserves the right to instruct and recall its delegates. The resolution also states that it will remain in effect until two-thirds of the states have made similar applications, and it will be sent to Congress and the legislatures of all other states.