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This resolution urges the United States Congress to call an Article V convention to propose specific constitutional amendments aimed at addressing perceived federal government overreach. The proposed amendments would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution sets several key conditions for the convention, including that it can only be called when two-thirds of state legislatures submit applications, each state gets one vote, the convention is strictly limited to the specified topics, and no amendments can modify the Bill of Rights. The resolution explicitly states that Congress's role is purely ministerial, meaning it can only determine the time and place of the initial meeting and cannot control the convention's rules or delegate selection. The state of Hawaii reserves the right to provide instructions to its delegates and recall them if needed. The application is considered a continuing application until at least two-thirds of states submit similar requests. The resolution also directs certified copies to be sent to various congressional leadership and state legislative bodies, signaling a formal, multi-state effort to potentially reshape federal governmental structures through constitutional amendment.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=158&year=2025