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SCR 4003

A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution under Article V of the United States Constitution.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by David Clemens and 3 co-sponsors

ND SCR 4003 rescinds its Article V convention applications and urges other states to rescind theirs, signaling withdrawal from pursuing a constitutional convention.

Second reading, failed to adopt
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Bill Summary · SCR 4003

Summary: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4003 (SCR 4003) – North Dakota

Purpose and intent

  • SCR 4003 is a concurrent resolution that seeks to rescind all existing North Dakota Legislative Assembly applications to Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution under Article V.
  • The resolution also urges other state legislatures that have applied for either a general or limited convention to rescind those applications.
  • It frames the action as a response to concerns about the potential scope and impact of an Article V convention and emphasizes support for reform through the existing constitutional framework.

Key provisions

  • Rescission of all extant ND applications to Congress to call a convention under Article V.
  • A directive to urge all other states that have submitted applications for a convention to rescind those applications.
  • A formal transmission requirement: the Secretary of State must send copies of SCR 4003 to:
    • The President of the U.S. Senate and the Secretary of the U.S. Senate
    • The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Clerk of the U.S. House
    • The Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House
    • Each member of the North Dakota congressional delegation
    • Presiding officers of each state legislature in the United States

Who/what would be affected

  • Legislative actions in North Dakota: ND would rescind its prior Article V convention applications and signal a Kansas-style withdrawal from pursuing an Article V convention.
  • Other states: The resolution urges other states to rescind their applications, potentially influencing national momentum around Article V conventions.
  • Federal and state communications: The Secretary of State would coordinate formal notices to federal and state government officials as listed.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025 (Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly).
  • Committee action: January 22, 2025 – Committee hearing held.
  • Report: January 28, 2025 – Reported back with “do not pass”; placed on calendar.
  • Second reading: January 29, 2025 – Second reading; failed to adopt (the measure did not advance to passage).
  • Status: Concurrent resolution; did not become law in this session.

Context and potential impact

  • Context: Article V conventions are a mechanism some states have used to pursue constitutional amendments. SCR 4003 argues against using such a convention, citing concerns about broad, sweeping changes and the importance of preserving foundational rights under the current Constitution.
  • Impact: As a concurrent resolution, SCR 4003 does not itself change law; it expresses legislative intent and political position, instructs official communications, and could influence public discourse and federal-state considerations. Its failure to be adopted means North Dakota did not rescind its prior Article V applications in this session.

Next steps

  • If reintroduced in a future session, the bill would need standard committee and floor votes to pass.
  • Absent passage, North Dakota’s prior Article V applications would remain in place for potential consideration by Congress, subject to future legislative actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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