JOINT MEMORIAL · 2015–16 SESSION
SJM 8016: Constitutional convention
Applying for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on the federal government, the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and terms of office for federal officials and for members of Congress.
Summary
- The Legislature requests that Congress call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States Constitution. Amendments proposed at this convention will be limited to those that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SJM 8016), 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
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)
3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 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 8016 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SJM 8016 (2025–26) Fairfax bridge closure
- SJM 8016 (2019–20) Harbor maintenance tax
- SJM 8016 (2017–18) Yakama, state ferry vessel
- SJM 8016 (2013–14) Crimson and Gray Cougar Hwy
- SJM 8016 (2011–12) US and Canada action plans
- SJM 8016 (2009–10) Government spending policies
- SJM 8016 (2007–08) Impeachment/Bush & Cheney
- SJM 8016 (2005–06) Efforts to lower drug costs