HF161

This legislative bill from the State of Minnesota calls on the U.S. Congress to organize a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution. The purpose of these amendments would be to: 1. Impose fiscal constraints on the federal government to prevent imprudent spending and address the national debt. 2. Limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government over the states. 3. Limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

The bill expresses concerns that the federal government has overstepped its constitutional bounds and has improperly imposed mandates on states, often without providing funding. Citing the duty of state legislators to safeguard liberty, the resolution aims to use the powers granted in Article V of the Constitution to initiate changes that would rein in federal power and ensure responsibility and accountability. The resolution is intended to remain in effect until at least two-thirds of the states have submitted similar requests, and it overrides any previous similar applications from Minnesota. Copies of this resolution will be sent to key federal and state officials and leaders to mobilize support for this initiative.