Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Impact
The passage of HJR22 would significantly alter the procedural landscape for how the Texas Legislature approaches the calling of a national convention. By removing the time limitation on applications to Congress for a convention, the bill could foster renewed discussions and efforts within the legislature to propose new amendments to the Constitution. This move may be seen as a means to empower the state legislature, potentially opening the door to considerations of amendments that address contemporary political, social, or economic issues.
Summary
HJR22 is a joint resolution that seeks to rescind the automatic rescission provisions established by the Texas Legislature in 2017 regarding certain applications to the U.S. Congress for a national convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The initial legislation, S.J.R. No. 38, stipulated that applications submitted for this purpose would automatically expire if a convention was not called within eight years following the last legislative vote on the application. HJR22 aims to reverse this provision, allowing for continued consideration of previously submitted applications without an automatic expiration.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding HJR22 likely revolve around the implications of allowing indefinite timeframes for applications to convene. Proponents argue that this flexibility could enable Texas to take a more proactive role in the national conversation on constitutional amendments. However, critics might raise concerns about the risks associated with unbounded applications, suggesting that it could lead to divisive movements that threaten the stability of constitutional governance. Additionally, the context of past applications and their alignment with political objectives should be evaluated to assess any underlying motives in advancing this resolution.
Identical
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
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.
A joint resolution rescinding prior applications of the legislature to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
States findings of the Legislature and requests that Congress call a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
Resolution Rescinding Previous Applications Of The General Assembly That Called For An Article V Convention To Propose Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States And Directing Transmission Of Such Resolution To Congress For Printing In The Congressional Record.
Applying to the United States Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call for a convention for proposing an amendment to the constitution establishing congressional term limits.
JOINT RESOLUTION RESCINDING PREVIOUS ARTICLE V CONVENTION APPLICATIONS (Rescinds any prior applications to the United States Congress from the Rhode Island General Assembly to call for a convention to amend the United States Constitution.)