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This bill is a resolution calling for a convention of states under Article V of the United States Constitution to propose amendments aimed at addressing perceived federal government overreach. The resolution argues that the federal government has accumulated excessive national debt, invaded state roles through unfunded mandates, and deviated from a proper interpretation of the Constitution. Specifically, the bill petitions Congress to convene a states' convention with the purpose of drafting constitutional amendments that would: (1) impose fiscal constraints on the federal government, (2) limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and (3) establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution is considered a continuous application until at least two-thirds of state legislatures support a similar call, and it supersedes previous applications on the same subject. Additionally, the bill directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to distribute copies of the memorial to key federal and state legislative leaders, including the President, Congressional leaders, and Minnesota's own Congressional delegation.

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