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New Mexico House Bill HJR13

New Mexico 2023 Regular Session

New Mexico House Bill HJR13

Caption

Fiscal Restraint Convention Of States

Impact

The proposal is significant in that it seeks to change the architectural framework of federal power as articulated in the Constitution. By instigating a convention of states, it can potentially transform the balance of power between state and federal governments. New Mexico legislators emphasize the necessity for accountability in federal spending and regulation to better serve the interests of the populace, thereby redefining the operational capacity of the federal government.

Summary

House Joint Resolution 13 (HJR13) requests the United States Congress to convene a convention for the specific purposes of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The amendments sought include imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting its power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. This resolution reflects growing concerns about national debt and perceived government excess, aligning closely with calls for increased state power and local autonomy.

Contention

There is an inherent tension surrounding HJR13, particularly regarding the implications of a convention of states. Critics express concerns that a convention could lead to unintended alterations of the Constitution, far beyond the intended amendments for fiscal restraint and term limits. The balance of power shift could empower state legislatures while undermining federal protections that some view as essential. Debates surrounding this resolution highlight the dichotomy between traditional federal oversight and emerging state-driven governance.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

NM SJR5

Constitutional Convention

NM SJR5

Constitutional Convention

NM HJR12

Constitutional Convention Request

NM SJR15

Constitutional Convention

NM HJR5005

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 federal officials and members of Congress.

NM HJR5001

To apply 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 federal officials and members of Congress.

NM HJR1

To apply 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 federal officials and members of Congress.

NM 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.

NM 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.

NM HCR5008

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.

Similar Bills

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