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NJ SCR35
NJ SCR35Applies to Congress for Article V Convention of States to require balanced federal budget, impose term limits, and revise method of awarding electoral votes.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution applies to the United States Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of States to consider potential amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments would require a balanced federal budget, impose term limits on members of Congress and the Justices of the Supreme Court, and change the distribution of electoral college votes for presidential candidates to the Congressional District Method currently used in Maine and Nebraska. Such amendments would not only guard against potential abuses of governmental power, but would also serve to strengthen and reaffirm the people's confidence in our federal government and its processes. A constitutional requirement for a balanced budget would curb wasteful spending by the federal government. Congressional term limits would provide new perspectives and greater accountability in federal governance. Term limits for Supreme Court Justices would provide greater opportunity for elected officials to make appointments to the Judiciary. Instituting a new method for distributing electoral votes would provide greater assurances that the voice of the American people is heard. The founders of this nation provided the state legislatures with an important mechanism for ensuring that the power of the federal government can be limited to avoid abuse of power. This resolution seeks to use that mechanism now.
AI Summary
This joint resolution applies to the United States Congress to call for an Article V Convention of States, a process outlined in the U.S. Constitution (Article V) that allows states to propose amendments. The purpose of this convention would be to consider amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government by requiring a balanced budget, establish reasonable term limits for members of Congress and Supreme Court Justices, and alter the method of awarding electoral votes for presidential elections, potentially moving towards a system like the Congressional District Method used in Maine and Nebraska where electoral votes are awarded by congressional district rather than by statewide popular vote. The resolution argues these changes are necessary to curb wasteful spending, increase accountability in government, and ensure the electoral process better reflects the will of the people, thereby restoring public confidence in federal institutions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR35 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/35_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/35_I1.HTM |
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