Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Impact
The passage of SJR41 could significantly alter how Texas engages with the process of constitutional amendments at the federal level. By removing the automatic rescission clause, the resolution allows previous applications to remain valid indefinitely, which could lead to an accumulation of requests over time. This change may empower the Texas Legislature and its ongoing objectives in amendments it deems necessary, potentially affecting how the U.S. Constitution is amended in response to state requests.
Summary
SJR41 is a joint resolution proposed in the Texas Legislature aimed at rescinding the automatic rescission of applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress for convening a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution. This proposal seeks to reverse the provisions established by SJR38 in 2017, which automatically nullified any application for such a convention if it was not acted upon within eight years from the last vote taken on the application. By reinstating these applications, SJR41 provides a pathway for Texas to bring together a constitutional convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Contention
Notably, the resolution raises points of contention concerning the implications of calling a national convention. Critics may express concern about the risks associated with such conventions, as they could lead to drastic changes in the Constitution without sufficient oversight. Proponents, however, argue that such conventions are necessary for addressing contemporary issues that the current Constitution does not adequately cover. The debate around SJR41 is emblematic of broader discussions regarding state versus federal authority and the process of constitutional change in America.
Identical
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Extending the deadline for the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that future constitutional amendments become effective only if approved by a majority of the voters in at least three-fourths of the counties of the state.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.