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the analysis is on governmental expenditure and revenue impacts and may not provide a comprehensive summary of the legislation.
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H. 3008
Fiscal Impact Summary
This concurrent resolution allows the General Assembly to apply to the Congress of the United
States for the calling of a convention of the states with the purpose of proposing an amendment
to the United States Constitution related to setting limits on the number of terms a person may be
elected to the United States House of Representatives or Senate.
The Secretary of State is directed to transmit copies of this application to the President and
Secretary of the Senate of the United States, the Speaker, Clerk, and Judiciary Committee
Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, the members of
the Senate and House of Representatives from this state, and the presiding officers of each of the
legislative houses in all states, requesting their cooperation. The Secretary of State’s Office
(SOS) indicates that this responsibility would be handled with existing staff and resources.
Therefore, there will be no expenditure impact.
Explanation of Fiscal Impact
Introduced on January 14, 2025
State Expenditure
This concurrent resolution allows the General Assembly to apply to the Congress of the United
States for the calling of a convention of the states with the purpose of proposing an amendment
to the United States Constitution related to setting limits on the number of terms a person may be
elected to the United States House of Representatives or Senate.
The Secretary of State is directed to transmit copies of this application to the President and
Secretary of the Senate of the United States, the Speaker, Clerk, and Judiciary Committee
Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, the members of
the Senate and House of Representatives from this state, and the presiding officers of each of the
legislative houses in all states, requesting their cooperation. SOS indicates that this responsibility
would result in postage and administrative expenses to mail this application. However, SOS also
indicates that this would be handled with existing staff and resources. Therefore, there will be no
expenditure impact.
Bill Number: H. 3008 Introduced on Januar
y 14, 2025
Subject: Convention of the States
Requestor: House Judiciary
RFA Analyst(s): Vesely
Impact Date: January 28, 2025
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Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
DISCLAIMER: THIS FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT REPRESENTS THE OPINION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE
AGENCY OFFICIAL WHO APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS DOCUMENT. IT IS PROVIDED AS INFORMATION TO
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN EXPRESSION OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
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H. 3008
State Revenue
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Local Expenditure
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Local Revenue
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