KS
Kansas House Bill HCR5008

Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HCR5008

Introduced
2/7/23  
Refer
2/7/23  

Caption

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call for a convention of the states for the limited purpose of amending the constitution of the United States to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government.

Impact

Should HCR5008 be successful, it could set a significant precedent in state-federal relations regarding fiscal policies. The proposed convention could allow state legislatures to bypass traditional legislative processes to address what they view as inadequacies in federal fiscal management. This could lead to a series of amendments aimed specifically at limiting federal expenditures and enforcing stricter budgetary controls, ultimately impacting taxation and government funding allocations across various sectors. The potential shift could redefine the balance of power between state and federal governments in financial matters.

Summary

HCR5008 proposes an application to the United States Congress for calling a convention of the states with a singular purpose: to amend the U.S. Constitution by imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government. This call for a convention aligns with discussions around the need for more stringent federal fiscal policies, aimed at reducing budget deficits and controlling federal spending. By initiating this process, the bill seeks to enhance the ability of states to exert influence over federal financial policies, thereby allowing for stricter financial management at the national level.

Contention

The discussions around HCR5008 have highlighted substantial contention regarding the implications of calling a convention of the states. Proponents argue that such a measure is necessary to rein in what they perceive as reckless spending by the federal government, advocating for the states’ rights to amend the Constitution to safeguard financial sustainability. Conversely, critics express concerns over the risks of an unchecked convention that could lead to unintended and possibly drastic changes to the Constitution. This raises alarms about the potential for broad changes that could extend beyond fiscal restraints, thereby sparking debates about the safeguarding of democratic principles and state rights.

Latest KS HCR5008 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

KS HJR78

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government.

KS SJR502

Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

KS SJR2

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

KS HJR98

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

KS HJR77

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

KS SJR63

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

KS HJR39

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

KS SJR54

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

KS SJR503

Applying for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

KS SJR508

Applying for a convention of states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States, to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

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