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CA SJR1

CA SJR1
Rescinding previous applications for a federal constitutional convention.


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Introduced
12/16/2024
In Committee
06/23/2025
Crossed Over
06/16/2025
Passed
09/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/10/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This measure would rescind, nullify, and supersede all applications previously made by the Legislature for the United States Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution.

AI Summary

This resolution formally rescinds all previous applications made by the California Legislature for a federal constitutional convention, which is a rare constitutional mechanism that allows states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifically nullifies and supersedes all prior calls for such a convention, effectively withdrawing California's previous requests. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of this resolution to key federal government officials, including the President, Vice President, House and Senate leadership, and California's congressional representatives. The resolution also requests that it be published in the Congressional Record and officially recorded in the tally of state legislative applications for a constitutional convention, ensuring a clear and formal record of California's withdrawal of its previous applications.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 174, Statutes of 2025. (on 09/10/2025)

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