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HCR 25

ARTICLE V CONVENTION – States findings of the Legislature and requests that Congress call a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

68th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Idaho legislature requests Congress convene a constitutional amendment convention under Article V, enabling states to propose structural changes to the U.S. Constitution.

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Bill Summary · HCR 25

Legislative bill overview

HCR 25 is a non-binding resolution expressing Idaho's legislative support for Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution does not itself propose specific amendments but rather requests that Congress call such a convention, which would allow states to collectively propose constitutional changes.

Why is this important

Article V conventions are extremely rare—none have occurred since the Constitution's ratification in 1788. This resolution reflects growing interest among some state legislatures in using this mechanism to pursue constitutional reforms. If enough states pass similar resolutions, it could theoretically pressure Congress to call a convention, though Congress's legal obligation to do so remains disputed among constitutional scholars.

Potential points of contention

  • Uncertainty about convention scope: Once convened, there is no guarantee a constitutional convention would be limited to specific proposed amendments; critics worry it could become a "runaway convention" that rewrites broader constitutional provisions.
  • Lack of specificity: The resolution doesn't identify which constitutional issues Idaho wants addressed, making it unclear what reforms proponents actually seek.
  • Congressional role ambiguity: Constitutional scholars disagree on whether Congress must call a convention if two-thirds of state legislatures request one, or whether Congress retains discretionary authority.

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

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