NJ ACR29

Bill

Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This Assembly concurrent resolution applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution is a formal request from the New Jersey Legislature to the United States Congress to convene an Article V Convention of the States, a process outlined in the U.S. Constitution for proposing amendments. The purpose of this convention would be narrowly focused on proposing constitutional amendments to implement fiscal restraints on the federal government, thereby addressing concerns about national debt and spending; to limit the federal government's power and jurisdiction, which the resolution argues has encroached upon the roles of the states; and to impose term limits on federal officials, including members of Congress, to prevent the accumulation of power. This application is considered ongoing until a sufficient number of other states (two-thirds) make similar requests, and copies of the resolution will be sent to various federal and state officials to inform them and seek their cooperation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (18)

Bob Auth (R)*, Erik Peterson (R)*, John Azzariti (R), Al Barlas (R), Robert Clifton (R), Chris DePhillips (R), John DiMaio (R), Aura Dunn (R), Vicky Flynn (R), Don Guardian (R), Michael Inganamort (R), Paul Kanitra (R), Sean Kean (R), Greg McGuckin (R), Gregory Myhre (R), Brian Rumpf (R), Alex Sauickie (R), Gerry Scharfenberger (R),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR29

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR29
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/29_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
ACR31	Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee	Carry Over
SCR15	Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Carry Over
SCR32	Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Same As

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