Increased Transparency for State Applications to Call an Article V Convention
This bill establishes new requirements for the transparency and public availability of applications submitted by state legislatures to call an Article V Convention for proposing constitutional amendments. Citizens will gain easy, public access to all state applications and rescissions, enhancing transparency in the process of potential constitutional change. This information must be made available online, organized by state and year, along with citations to the Congressional Record.
Key points
Public Disclosure: All state applications for an Article V Convention and any subsequent rescissions must be made publicly available online.
Easy Access: The Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House must provide these documents in a searchable electronic format, organized by state of origin and year of receipt.
Enhanced Oversight: Citizens can easily track which states are actively pursuing constitutional changes, allowing for better public scrutiny of these significant legislative actions.
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