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LR 14

Resolution to rescind a prior resolution and apply to Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Loren Lippincott

Nebraska requests a continuous Article V convention limited to fiscal restraints, curbing federal power, and term limits, with state control over delegates and ratification.

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Bill Summary · LR 14

Summary: Legislative Resolution 14 (LR14), 2025 – Nebraska Article V Convention Application

Purpose and intent

LR14 is a Nebraska resolution that replaces the state’s prior LR14 application (from 2021/2022) to Congress for calling a convention of the states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The bill eliminates the sunset provision of the previous application and seeks to empower Nebraska to participate in an Article V convention limited to specific topics. Its overarching aim is to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that would constrain federal power and address concerns about debt and mandates.

Key purpose points:
- Rescind and replace the 2021 LR14 application (which had a sunset efffect in 2027) with a new, ongoing application.
- Seek a convention of states to propose constitutional amendments limited to:
- Imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government
- Limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government
- Limiting the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress
- Amendments proposed by the convention would follow the Article V ratification process.

Key provisions and changes

  • Replacement and sunset: LR14 (2025) repeals or supersedes the prior LR14 application from 2022 and removes the sunset date, making the Nebraska application continuous until two-thirds of the states join in with a similar application.
  • Scope of convention: The convention would be restricted to topics specified in the resolution (fiscal restraints, limiting federal power/jurisdiction, term limits). It would not consider topics beyond these subjects.
  • Process for calling the convention:
    • Congress would have a ministerial role only to call for a convention once two-thirds of the state legislatures have applications for substantially the same purpose.
    • Congress would not appoint delegates, set the number of delegates, or determine convention rules.
    • Convention voting would be “one state, one vote.”
    • Nebraska may recall its delegates if they breach duties or instructions.
  • Ratification method: Congress would determine whether proposed amendments are ratified by state legislatures or by state ratifying conventions. Nebraska suggests Congress specify the ratification method when calling the convention.
  • Legal framework and assurances: The resolution asserts that Congress must act only under Article V, with no additional powers, and emphasizes Nebraska’s posture that Congress’s reliance on any prior power is limited.
  • Continuity and outreach: The Clerk of the Legislature is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to federal leadership and to other states’ legislative leaders, signaling ongoing interstate coordination.

Who is affected

  • Nebraska: The state’s legislature would actively participate in the Article V process, appoint and potentially recall delegates, and determine ratification preferences.
  • Federal government: If a convention is called and amendments are proposed, Congress would facilitate the process but would not control delegation or rules beyond what Article V allows.
  • Other states: Since this is an interstate process, passage by Nebraska would interact with similar resolutions from other states; two-thirds of legislatures would be needed to trigger a convention.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 15, 2025.
  • Referred to: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (January 17, 2025).
  • Hearing: Notice of hearing February 26, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Led by Senator Loren Lippincott (primary); multiple co-sponsors.
  • Status: Notice of hearing scheduled; the bill seeks to adopt a continuing application for an Article V convention.

Potential impact

  • Establishes Nebraska as an active participant in seeking an Article V convention with a narrowly defined agenda.
  • Removes the previous sunset constraint, creating a potentially perpetual Nebraska application barring a two-thirds state consensus elsewhere.
  • Signals a procedural framework and assurances aimed at maintaining state control over delegation, ratification, and the scope of discussion at any convention.
  • Does not, by itself, amend the U.S. Constitution; rather, it initiates a constitutional amendment process route that would require widespread state participation and Congressional action.

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

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