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This joint resolution, originating from the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, formally requests the United States Congress to convene a convention of the states, as provided for in Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of this convention would be to propose amendments to the Constitution aimed at imposing financial limitations on the federal government, restricting its authority and scope of action, and setting term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution cites concerns about the national debt, federal overreach into state matters, and a perceived departure from constitutional principles as justification for this action, emphasizing the states' role in safeguarding liberty for future generations. The Secretary of State is directed to send copies of this resolution to various federal officials and state legislatures to encourage their cooperation, and this application is considered ongoing until at least two-thirds of the states have made similar requests.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hjr51.html