HCR 16 (2026): applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

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HCR 16 (2026)

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

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2026, with 125 people signed in online: 10 in support and 115 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on September 24, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On September 28, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2026, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
  • February 6, 2026, 9:45 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
  • March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
  • September 24, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 6, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228
  • February 6, 2026: Executive Session: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228
  • February 6, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/06/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026
  • September 24, 2026: Executive Session: 09/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
  • September 28, 2026: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 09/28/2026 (Vote 11-2; )

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  • HCR 6 (2020): applying to congress to propose a congressional term limits constitutional amendment.

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