Article V convention on congressional term limits.
Impact
If enacted, SJR0016 would have significant implications for federal legislative practices and aims to alter the way congressional members serve. By establishing term limits, the measure is intended to promote greater turnover in Congress, potentially enabling fresh perspectives and reducing the entrenched nature of long-serving lawmakers. This could theoretically lead to enhanced representation of constituents and a reduction in perceived corruption associated with prolonged incumbency.
Summary
SJR0016 is a Senate Joint Resolution from the State of Indiana that requests Congress to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution concerning congressional term limits. Specifically, the resolution seeks to set a limit on the number of terms an individual may serve in both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate. This initiative is based on Article V of the Constitution, which outlines the process for states to convene a convention for considering amendments.
Contention
The proposal has generated debate among lawmakers and citizens regarding the effectiveness and consequences of such a measure. Proponents argue that term limits are essential for developing a more dynamic legislative body that can better respond to the changing needs of citizens. Conversely, critics raise concerns that limiting terms could strip Congress of experienced members who understand complex legislative processes, and that it may inadvertently empower lobbyists and unelected officials who may have more influence in a less experienced legislative environment.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.