Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.
Impact
If enacted, HCR80 would aim to restore certain powers to the states, asserting that many federal actions and laws are not responsive to state needs. It suggests that states can more effectively represent the interests and will of their citizens. The resolution expresses concerns about bureaucratic governance at the federal level, which it argues lacks accountability, and the increasing national debt that results from improper federal spending.
Summary
HCR80 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, urging the United States Congress to convene a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. This resolution seeks to limit federal government jurisdiction and impose fiscal restraints on it, as well as to set term limits for its officials and members of Congress. The claim is that executive orders by the President and the concentration of power at the federal level have diminished responsiveness to the public and empowered influence from lobbyists and special interests.
Contention
While proponents argue that such a convention could lead to necessary reforms, there are potential points of contention. Critics may argue that a convention could unintentionally pave the way for more significant changes to the Constitution than intended, as any amendments proposed could lead to unforeseen consequences. Furthermore, there is a fear that the amendment process could be misused or diverge into debates over issues unintended by the resolution, particularly regarding the protection of the Bill of Rights. The resolution explicitly states that amendments altering the Bill of Rights cannot be entertained, yet skepticism remains around the execution of such limitations.
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Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.
Urging The United States Congress To Call A Convention For Proposing Amendments Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution Limited To Proposing Amendments That Impose Fiscal Restraints On The Federal Government, Limit The Power And Jurisdiction Of The Federal Government, And Limit The Terms Of Office For Its Officials And Members Of Congress.
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