SJR502

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Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

Senate Joint Resolution·Introduced Jan 14, 2025·Last action Feb 4, 2025

Government Operations

South Dakota is formally asking Congress to call a constitutional convention where states could propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution—specifically to limit federal spending, reduce federal power, and impose term limits on Congress members and other federal officials. This resolution does not change South Dakota law itself, but rather instructs the state to petition the federal government under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for this convention to occur.

AI-generated summary

Government spendingBill would reduce (relevance: 95%)State agency operationsBill would reform (relevance: 65%)Government transparencyBill would expand (relevance: 60%)

Changes to Existing Law

This bill does not directly amend codified state law.

History (8)

Feb 4, 2025H
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 38. H.J. 188
Feb 3, 2025H
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Feb 3, 2025H
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Jan 22, 2025H
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 52
Jan 21, 2025S
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 23, NAYS 9. S.J. 64
Jan 17, 2025S
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
Jan 17, 2025S
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Jan 14, 2025S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 12