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New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill SCR45

Introduced
1/31/22  

Caption

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

Impact

The potential implications of SCR45 are profound, aiming to create a constitutional framework that restricts federal authority significantly. With concerns surrounding federal debt and overreach, especially regarding unfunded mandates, scholars and lawmakers suggest that such amendments would reinforce state sovereignty. If successful, this resolution could initiate a national dialogue regarding the balance of power between state and federal governments, possibly inspiring similar measures across other states.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 45 (SCR45) proposes a significant move by the New Jersey Legislature to apply to Congress for the calling of an Article V Convention of the States. The intention behind this action is to limit certain powers of the federal government and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress. This resolution embodies the belief that state legislators are the guardians of liberty against federal overreach and misuse of power, as outlined by the Founders of the Constitution.

Conclusion

Overall, SCR45 stands as a bold statement regarding the need for greater control at the state level over federal encroachments. This resolution reflects ongoing tensions within American politics regarding state rights, federal power, and the legislative process, as advocates for states' rights continue to call for constitutional amendments that protect their jurisdictions from what they view as federal overreach.

Contention

However, the proposal of an Article V Convention is not without its critics. Opponents may argue that a constitutional convention could lead to unpredictable changes in the Constitution that could counteract long-established rights and protections. There is also skepticism about the feasibility of securing the needed consensus from two-thirds of state legislatures on the specific amendments to be proposed, which may ultimately stall the resolution's objectives.

Latest NJ SCR45 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ ACR70

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 SCR32

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

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 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 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 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.

NJ SJR54

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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