This resolution directs South Dakota to apply for a federal constitutional convention (allowed under Article V of the U.S. Constitution) focused on three goals: requiring the federal government to balance its budget, reducing federal power and authority, and imposing term limits on members of Congress and federal officials. It does not change state law itself, but rather commits South Dakota to formally requesting that Congress call a convention where states could propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution on these topics.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 Failed, YEAS 28, NAYS 39. H.J. 354
State Affairs Report out of committee without recommendation Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4. H.J. 337
State Affairs Reconsidered Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 2.
House of Representatives Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7) House State Affairs H.J. 327
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6. H.J. 304
State Affairs Do Pass Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 6.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 219
House of Representatives Fiscal Note Requested H.J. 218
First Reading House H.J. 207
Manny Steele
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
R. Blake Curd
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6
State Affairs — Reconsidered
State Affairs — Report out of committee without recommendation
State Affairs — Do Pass
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day