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MA S401
Relative to the application for a convention of the states under article v of the constitution of the United States
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the application for a convention of the states under article v of the constitution of the United States. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill applies to the Massachusetts state legislature's request to Congress for a convention of the states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The key provisions include: 1) Requesting a convention limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government; 2) Directing the secretary of state to transmit copies of the application to federal and state government officials; and 3) Establishing this as a continuing application until at least two-thirds of the states have made similar applications on the same subject.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2399 (on 04/04/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S401 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S401.pdf |
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