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JOINT MEMORIAL · 2017–18 SESSION

SJM 8003: 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

  • Applies for a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution relating to fiscal restraints on, and the power and jurisdiction of, the federal government, and terms of office for federal officials and members of congress.

From the Bill Digest (SJM 8003), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Filed
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-18)
Introduced
January 19, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HJM 4006

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)

14 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 11 Republicans)

Dean Takko D-19Phil Fortunato R-31Guy Palumbo D-1Lynda Wilson R-17Jan Angel R-26Maureen Walsh R-16Mark Miloscia R-30Steve O'Ban R-28Senator R-8Judy Warnick R-13Senator R-15Dino Rossi R-45Steve Hobbs D-44Barbara Bailey R-10

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to State Government.

SJM 8003 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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