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HF 3088

A joint resolution rescinding prior applications of the legislature to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Hansen and 2 co-sponsors

Overview: HF 3088, A joint resolution rescinding prior applications of the legislature to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United

Authors added Hansen, R. and Smith
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Bill Summary · HF 3088

Overview: HF 3088, A joint resolution rescinding prior applications of the legislature to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, Authors added Hansen, R. and Smith, Introduced April 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This joint resolution aims to rescind the state's previous applications to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.

Key Provisions:
- Formally rescinds all prior applications made by the state legislature for a constitutional convention
- Declares that the state no longer supports the convening of a constitutional convention and wishes to withdraw its previous requests
- Directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and the legislatures of the other states of this rescission

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The U.S. Congress and the legislatures of other states will be notified of the state's withdrawal of its previous applications for a constitutional convention
- The overall effort to convene a constitutional convention under Article V may be impacted if other states follow suit and rescind their applications

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The joint resolution has been introduced, and the authors have been added
- If passed, the Secretary of State will be required to promptly notify the relevant parties of the state's rescission

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

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