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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2nd Session of the 58th Legislature (2022)
SENATE JOINT
RESOLUTION 41 By: Hamilton
AS INTRODUCED
A Joint Resolution rescinding previous applications
to the United States Congress to call a c onvention of
the states under Article V of the United States
Constitution; directing transmission; and requesting
this resolution be published in the Congressional
Record.
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Legislature has made applicati ons to the
United States Congress to call one or mor e conventions to propose
amendments concerning specific subj ects to the United States
Constitution, pursuant to Article V thereof;
WHEREAS, while no Article V amendat ory convention has yet taken
place thus far in American history, nevertheless, there is a very
real possibility that one, or more than one, could be triggered at
some point in the future; and
WHEREAS, regardless of their age, such past applications from
Oklahoma lawmakers remain alive and vali d until such time as they
are later formally rescind ed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 58TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
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THAT all resolutions, memorials, or other enactments previously
passed by the Oklahoma Legislature or either house thereo f
petitioning Congress for a convention under Article V of the United
States Constitution shall be rescinded, cancelled, voided,
nullified, and superseded upon passage of this resolution.
THAT copies of this joint resolution be sent, within 30 days of
passage, to the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives,
the Secretary of the United States Senate, and each member of the
Oklahoma Congressional delegatio n.
THAT the members of the Oklahoma Legis lature request that this
joint resolution be publish ed in the Congressional Record and listed
in the official tally of state legislative applications relating to
calling for the United States Congress to call a convention to
propose amendments to the Unite d States Constitution.
58-2-2802 KR 1/20/2022 5:22:17 PM