Actions in additional States

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In the United States, Article V of the Constitution authorizes a call for a Convention of States. This is a constitutional convention, during which constitutional changes may be made as an end around the federal government by the people holding a convention of states.

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Status of a convention of states vote in states who have not yet voted to call a convention of states.

A report by Mark Meckler:

"The past few weeks have been a whirlwind as I’ve been on the road, testifying before committees as they prepare to vote on the Convention of States resolution. Today, I travel to South Carolina and then on to West Virginia to continue fighting for you and for America.

With so much in motion, I wanted to provide you with a quick update on each state where our legislation is currently active.

BREAKING NEWS in Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Assembly has voted in favor of our Convention of States resolution, 60-38! Congratulations to the awesome volunteers in Wisconsin and our legislative champions. From here, we move onto the Senate!

Kansas: The COS resolution is pending in the Kansas House. The Kansas Attorney General recently issued a decision finding the Kansas constitution’s requirement of a 2/3s majority vote to pass our resolution violates the U.S. Constitution.

Minnesota: Our resolution is pending in the House Committee on Government Operations.

Michigan: Our resolution carried over from 2019 and is pending a hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations. Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield is one of our strongest champions!

Maryland: The Maryland House Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations will hear our resolution on March 2. We have 24 co-sponsors!

Nebraska: Our resolution is pending in the Committee on Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs, with 16 co-sponsors.

New Jersey: The NJ COS team is incredibly active! Our resolution is presently pending in both chambers of the New Jersey legislature.

North Carolina: The influential Civitas think tank published an article endorsing COS. It is being circulated to legislators.

Ohio: Our resolution is sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Matt Huffman, is awaiting its hearing in the Senate Committee on General Government and Agency Review.

Independence Hall. Site of original convention. Free image: pixabay

Pennsylvania: We have 25 House co-sponsors and 6 Senate co-sponsors--including Democrats among each--and our resolution is currently pending in each chamber. We passed the House State Government Committee in December.

South Carolina: A special ad hoc committee in the South Carolina House recently held two public hearings on our resolution, after 46 co-sponsors signed on to the COS resolution in the House and 22 co-sponsors in the Senate! Our grassroots supporters showed up in a big way and offered great testimony, overflowing the hearing room and then filling the overflow room for our supporters to capacity!

Washington: We have bipartisan sponsorship in Washington, where our resolution is pending before committees in both chambers.

West Virginia: Our resolution has been introduced and is currently awaiting hearing in both Senate and House Committees.

I hope this “state of the states” update gives you a quick glimpse into the incredible level of momentum and activity building around the country.

This movement is truly nothing short of historic.

Thank you for being a part of it, "

Mark Meckler
President
Convention of States Action

16 states have voted for a convention of states. 34 states are required in order for a convention of states to be held.