Applies to Congress for a Convention of the States
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H. J. R. No. 2
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House Joint Resolution
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136
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Legislative Analysis Report Applies to Congress for a Convention of the States
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This joint resolution asks the United States Congress to call a Convention of the States under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The convention would be limited to proposing constitutional amendments that place financial limits on the federal government, reduce the power and size of the federal government, and set term limits for members of Congress and other federal officials.
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2. Changes to Existing Law
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- Ohio is asking Congress to call a national convention to propose changes to the U.S. Constitution.
- The convention would be strictly limited to three topics: federal term limits, federal spending limits, and limiting federal power.
- The convention is explicitly banned from changing or discussing the Bill of Rights.
- Each state would get exactly one vote at the convention, and Ohio can recall its delegates at any time.
- This request remains active until two-thirds of all states submit similar requests to Congress.
4. Entities Affected
- Federal government officials and members of Congress
- Ohio General Assembly
- Ohio citizens
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: No state agencies are granted new regulatory power. The Ohio General Assembly retains sole authority to select, instruct, and recall its convention delegates.
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Not applicable
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
Bernard Willis
District
74
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Republican
Riordan T. McClain
District
87
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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Referred to committee
Feb 12 2025
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Documents
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