U.S. Constitution; application to U.S. Congress to call convention to propose an amendment. (SJ280)
Introduced By
Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Mechanicsville) with support from co-patron Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Description
United States Constitution; amendment. Makes application to the United States Congress to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment that permits the repeal of any federal law or regulation by vote of two-thirds of the state legislatures. The resolution states that application would be revoked and withdrawn if the convention acts to amend the Constitution for any purpose other than consideration of a federal appeal amendment. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/15/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11102634D |
12/15/2010 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/14/2011 | Assigned to P&E sub: Constitutional Amendments, Reapportionment, Referenda |
02/08/2011 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
Courtesy of the Republican Party of Virginia, this is video of a committee vote being held on this vote.
The Washington Post explains.