JOINT MEMORIAL · 2015–16 SESSION
SJM 8015: Free and fair elections
Asking congress to call a limited convention, authorized under Article V of the United States Constitution, for the purpose of proposing a free and fair elections amendment to that Constitution.
Summary
- The Legislature requests that Congress call a convention for the purpose of amending the Constitution on the issue of campaign finance and political spending as soon as two-thirds of the states have submitted requests for a constitutional convention.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SJM 8015), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 11, 2016
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Filed
- Prime sponsor
- Dean Takko (D-19)
- Introduced
- January 11, 2016 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Dean Takko (D-19)
5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Security.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SJM 8015 in other sessions
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- SJM 8015 (2009–10) U.S. education system
- SJM 8015 (2007–08) Veterans' benefits
- SJM 8015 (2005–06) National guard highway
- SJM 8015 (2003–04) Selling of wheat reserves