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LC 2888

Resolution supporting a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens' United

2025 Regular Session

LC 2888 - Resolution Supporting Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United OverviewBill Number: LC 2888 Title: Resolution supporting a constitutional amendment to overtu

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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LC 2888 - Resolution Supporting Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United

Overview

Bill Number: LC 2888
Title: Resolution supporting a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens' United
Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
Introduced: December 12, 2024

Purpose and Intent

This resolution expresses support for a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's 2010 decision in Citizens United v. FEC. The Citizens United ruling held that the free speech clause of the First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures for political communications by corporations, labor unions, and other associations. The resolution's sponsors argue this decision has had a corrosive effect on the democratic process by allowing unlimited political spending by wealthy special interests.

Key Provisions

  • Declares that the Citizens United decision has "eroded the integrity of the electoral process" and "undermined the fundamental principle of political equality."
  • Calls for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and restore limits on corporate and union political spending.
  • Urges Congress to propose such an amendment and send it to the states for ratification.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to congressional leadership and all members of Congress.

Affected Parties and Impacts

If passed, this resolution would primarily impact:

  • The U.S. Congress, which would be called upon to propose a constitutional amendment.
  • State legislatures, which would need to ratify any proposed amendment.
  • Corporations, labor unions, and other organizations that have benefited from the Citizens United ruling to spend unlimited funds on political advocacy.
  • The general public, who supporters argue would see their political voice restored by limiting the influence of wealthy special interests.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This resolution is currently in draft form and has not yet been formally introduced in the House or Senate. If introduced, it would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be sent to the states for ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures before any constitutional amendment could take effect. The timeline for this process is uncertain, as amending the Constitution is a high bar that requires significant political will and coordination.

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

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