Bill > HJ13

This bill is a resolution calling for a convention to propose a constitutional amendment that would establish term limits for members of the United States Congress. Specifically, the resolution leverages Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which allows states to collectively request a national amendment convention if at least two-thirds of state legislatures agree. The bill reflects Montana's citizens' strong support for congressional term limits and aims to restore "rotation in office" by instructing Congress to draft an amendment limiting the number of terms a person can serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. If Congress does not act, the states are prepared to pursue the amendment through a constitutional convention. The resolution requires the Montana Secretary of State to distribute the application to key federal and state legislative leaders, and it is designed as a continuing application that remains valid until the two-thirds state threshold is reached. Importantly, the resolution specifies that this application should only be aggregated with similar term limits applications and not with proposals on other subjects, demonstrating a focused approach to achieving congressional term limits.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2504