If the convention is successfully convened and an amendment on term limits is proposed and ratified, this legislation would significantly alter the nature of congressional service by limiting the number of terms that a Representative or Senator can serve. This is expected to impact not only the career trajectories of current and future politicians but also the overall composition of Congress over time. By preventing long-term incumbency, supporters argue that it would rejuvenate the legislative body with fresh perspectives.
Summary
SCR1016 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Arizona Legislature that calls for Congress to convene a convention aimed explicitly at proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to establish term limits for members of Congress. The resolution asserts the rights of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which allows states to apply for such a convention when two-thirds of states agree. SCR1016 is part of a broader movement among some states to impose term limits on federal legislators as a response to perceptions of entrenched political power in Congress.
Contention
Notably, SCR1016 sparked debate over concerns regarding the implications of invoking Article V. Critics argue that a convention could lead to unintended consequences, potentially opening the door to broader amendments that could undermine other constitutional protections. Proponents of the bill, however, emphasize the necessity of addressing term limits to combat political stagnation in Washington. The resolution reflects a significant legislative initiative with both procedural and substantive implications for federal governance.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Write the Laws ActThis bill prohibits an act of Congress from containing any delegation of legislative powers, whether to any component within the legislative branch, the President or any other member of the executive branch, the judicial branch, any agency or quasi-public agency, any state or state instrumentality, or any other organization or individual.The Government Accountability Office must identify to Congress all statutes enacted before the date that is 90 days after this bill's enactment that contain any delegation of legislative power.Any act of Congress, presidential directive, adjudicative decision, rule, or regulation that is enacted 90 days or more after this bill's enactment and is noncompliant with this bill shall have no force or effect.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.