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This joint resolution, originating from the Wyoming Legislature, formally requests the United States Congress to convene a convention of the states, as permitted by Article V of the U.S. Constitution, for the specific purpose of proposing amendments. The resolution expresses concerns about the federal government's excessive national debt, overreach into state affairs through mandates (especially unfunded ones), and a perceived departure from constitutional interpretation. It asserts that states have a duty to protect liberty by proposing amendments to restrain federal power, limit its jurisdiction, and impose fiscal restraints, and also to limit the terms of federal officials. The resolution clarifies that Congress's role is limited to calling the convention, not setting its rules or appointing delegates, and that states would vote on a one-state, one-vote basis. It explicitly states that any amendment seeking to alter the Bill of Rights is not authorized for consideration, and recommends that any proposed amendments be ratified by state legislatures rather than special conventions. Finally, it declares this application to be ongoing until two-thirds of the states make similar requests, and directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies to relevant federal and state officials.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SJ0005