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S.J.R. 9 Joint Resolution Calling for a Convention to Amend the United States Constitution

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Bill Sponsor: Sen. Vickers, Evan J.

Floor Sponsor: Rep. Nelson, Merrill F.

• Drafting Attorney: Robert H. Rees

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  • Last Action: 25 Mar 2019, Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
  • Last Location: Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
  • Effective Date: 5 Mar 2019

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S.J.R. 9

1     JOINT RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A CONVENTION TO
2     AMEND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
3     2019 GENERAL SESSION
4     STATE OF UTAH
5     Chief Sponsor: Evan J. Vickers
6     House Sponsor: Merrill F. Nelson
7     

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This joint resolution of the Legislature expresses support for a convention of the states
11     to discuss potential amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
12     Highlighted Provisions:
13          This joint resolution:
14          ▸     applies to Congress for the calling of a convention of the states for the purpose of
15     discussing potential amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
16     Special Clauses:
17          None
18     

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19     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
20          WHEREAS, the founders of our Constitution empowered state legislators to be
21     guardians of liberty against future abuses of power by the federal government;
22          WHEREAS, the federal government has created a crushing national debt through
23     improper and imprudent spending;
24          WHEREAS, the federal government has invaded the legitimate roles of the states
25     through the manipulative process of federal mandates, most of which are unfunded to a great
26     extent;
27          WHEREAS, the federal government has ceased to live under a proper interpretation of
28     the Constitution of the United States; and
29          WHEREAS, it is the solemn duty of the states to protect the liberty of our people -

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30     particularly for the generations to come - by proposing amendments to the Constitution of the
31     United States through a convention of the states under Article V for the purpose of restraining
32     these and related abuses of power:
33          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
34     hereby applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United
35     States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the
36     Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit
37     the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its
38     officials and for members of Congress.
39          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of
40     the United States Senate, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, members of
41     Utah's congressional delegation, and the state legislators of the other 50 states, requesting their
42     cooperation.
43          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this joint resolution constitutes a continuing
44     application in accordance with Article V of the Constitution of the United States until the
45     legislatures of at least two-thirds of the several states have made applications on the same
46     subject.