HCR 57 – Applies to Congress for the calling of a convention to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which place limits on the federal government

• Sponsor: Schaefer
• LR Number: 4579H.04C
• Committee: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics
• Last Action: 5/13/2016 - Resolutions - Reported from Committee--HCS for HCR 57 (Schaefer)
• Title: HCS HCR 57
• Calendar Position: 14
• Effective Date: Upon adoption
• House Handler: Burlison

Current Bill Summary

HCS/HCR 57 - This concurrent resolution applies to the United States Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the United States Constitution, for the calling of a convention of the states for the limited purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. This application shall expire five years after the passage of this resolution.

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