HCR 5 (2017): applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

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HCR 5 (2017)

applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2017, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206
  • February 22, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 8, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/08/2017 02:30 PM LOB 206
  • February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • February 22, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 10-7; RC)
  • March 9, 2017: Lay on Table (Rep. Baldasaro): MA VV 03/09/2017
  • November 30, 2017: Died on Table

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