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Kansas Senate adopts application for Article V convention, sparking extended debate
Summary
The Kansas Senate adopted SCR 16-04, an application to Congress calling for an Article V convention limited to fiscal restraints, limits on federal power and term limits. Lawmakers debated legal risks, delegate selection and proposed amendments including a sunset provision and rescission language.
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday adopted SCR 16-04, a concurrent resolution applying to Congress for an Article V convention that would be limited to three topics: fiscal restraints on the federal government, limits on federal power and limits on terms of federal officeholders.
Supporters said the move is a lawful mechanism for states to seek constitutional changes; opponents warned of legal uncertainty and the risk of a broad, unpredictable convention.
Senator Thompson, senator from Johnson and the carrier of the resolution, told colleagues the application would “consider articles of change to amend the U.S. Constitution” and said it is intended to focus on three specific topics. Thompson said, “this is just an application. It is not an amendment to the constitution. I want to make sure you’re very clear on that.”
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