Bill
HJR 3
Ohio applies for a Constitutional Convention of the States to propose a federal term limits amendment, invoking a rarely-used mechanism that could reshape Congress and executive branches.
HJR 3 is a joint resolution applying for Ohio to participate in a Convention of the States specifically focused on imposing term limits on federal elected officials. The resolution directs Ohio's legislature to formally request a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, where states can propose amendments if two-thirds of state legislatures agree on the same issue.
Term limits for Congress would fundamentally alter how federal government operates, potentially affecting incumbency advantages, legislative experience, and career incentives for elected officials. A Convention of the States is an extraordinarily rare mechanism—never successfully used in U.S. history—and this bill represents a concrete step toward invoking it, which carries significant uncertainty about what amendments might ultimately be proposed or ratified.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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