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New Jersey Assembly Bill ACR70
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New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill ACR70

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.

Impact

Should ACR70 be enacted, it would catalyze a significant shift in the way state and federal powers are balanced. By invoking Article V of the U.S. Constitution, New Jersey aims to initiate a national conversation about the limits of federal authority and create mechanisms for states to reclaim certain powers. The resolution presents an opportunity for states to unite in their efforts to address what they perceive as excesses by the federal government, potentially leading to constitutional amendments that could reshape federal-state dynamics.

Summary

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 70 (ACR70) is a measure proposed in New Jersey that seeks to apply to the United States Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of States. The primary intent of ACR70 is to limit certain powers of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. This resolution reflects a growing sentiment among certain state legislators who believe that the federal government has overstepped its bounds and that states should have more authority to safeguard their own sovereignty.

Contention

The proposal comes with its share of controversy. Proponents argue that it is a necessary step to rein in federal overreach and to address concerns about the national debt and unfunded mandates that they believe infringe on state governance. Critics, however, caution against the risks of a constitutional convention, citing fears that it could open the floodgates to unintended consequences and alterations of the Constitution that could further dilute civil liberties and state rights. The debate surrounding ACR70 thus reflects a broader national tension regarding the scope and limits of government authority at both the federal and state levels.

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Companion Bills

NJ SCR45

Same As Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.

Previously Filed As

NJ ACR29

Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.

NJ SCR32

Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.

NJ A630

Limits to 14 days effective period of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations.

NJ HCR80

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.

NJ SCR98

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.

NJ HCR34

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.

NJ SCR22

Applies to Congress for Article V Convention of States to require balanced federal budget, impose term limits, and revise method of awarding electoral votes.

NJ HR125

A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States 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 for members of Congress.

NJ SR112

A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States 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 for members of Congress.

NJ HJR98

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.

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