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This joint resolution requests Congress to call a convention of states under Article V of the United States Constitution to propose specific constitutional amendments. The resolution aims to address what Wyoming's legislature perceives as federal government overreach, specifically targeting fiscal restraints, limitations on federal power and jurisdiction, and term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution establishes several key parameters for such a convention, including that states would vote on a one-state, one-vote basis, the convention would be limited to the specified topics, and any proposed amendments cannot modify the Bill of Rights. The Wyoming legislature explicitly states that Congress can only call the convention (by setting a time and place) after receiving similar applications from two-thirds of state legislatures, and that Congress cannot determine the convention's rules or delegate composition. The resolution also recommends that any proposed amendments be ratified by state legislatures rather than special conventions and allows Wyoming to provide further instructions to or recall its delegates. Importantly, this application is considered a continuing application until the required number of states join the call, and the Secretary of State is instructed to distribute copies of the resolution to federal and state legislative leaders.

Education, Justice

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SJ0001