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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR140

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR140

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.

Impact

If adopted, this resolution would initiate a process that could lead to amendments aimed at curbing federal authority and creating a more balanced relationship between state and federal governments. By proposing amendments through an Article V convention, the resolution seeks both to restore state sovereignty and to rein in federal spending and control, which some legislators believe could result in a healthier fiscal environment for the states.

Summary

SCR140 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from the State of Hawaii, applying to the U.S. Congress to call an Article V convention to propose specific amendments to the United States Constitution. The resolution addresses concerns regarding the perceived overreach of federal authority, advocating for changes that would limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and impose fiscal restraints. Legislators argue that state-level policymaking is often more responsive to local needs than federal mandates, pushing for a mechanism to correct what they view as an imbalance of power.

Contention

The resolution emphasizes that any proposed amendments would not violate the Bill of Rights and asserts that the power to determine the rules of the convention and delegate composition must remain with the state legislatures. Noteworthy points of contention surrounding SCR140 include concerns from various lawmakers and advocacy groups about the safety and potential unintended consequences of an Article V convention, such as the risk of broader constitutional changes that could compromise existing rights or protections.

Latest SCR140 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SR158

Same As Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR196

Applying To The United States Congress To Call An Article V Convention To Propose Certain Limited Amendments To The United States Constitution.

HI SCR1014

Article V; fiscal responsibility

HI SCR1017

Article V; fiscal responsibility

HI SCR1048

Article V convention; term limits

HI HCR2041

Congressional term limits; convention

HI SCR15

Applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of States to limit certain powers of the federal government and terms of office.

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CA AJR27

Convention of states for proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution: federal balanced budget.

TX SJR1

Urging the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States and, in the event that Congress does not submit such an amendment on or before December 31, 2011, applying to Congress to call a convention for the specific and exclusive purpose of proposing an amendment to that constitution to provide, in the absence of a national emergency and on a two-thirds vote of Congress, for a federal balanced budget and requesting that the legislatures of each of the several states that compose the United States apply to Congress to call a convention to propose such an amendment.

AL HJR104

RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS OF THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE WHICH REQUEST CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.

AL SJR57

RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS OF THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE WHICH REQUEST CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.

HI HCR101

Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.

HI HR97

Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.

HI HCR15

Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.

HI HR15

Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.