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Senate approves resolution calling for Article V convention to pursue a balanced‑budget amendment
Summary
The Utah Senate approved first substitute HJR 7, a resolution urging an Article V convention limited to a balanced‑budget amendment; supporters called for state action on federal debt while opponents warned a convention could open broad constitutional change. The resolution passed under suspension of rules and will be transmitted to the House.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate voted to approve first substitute House Joint Resolution 7 (HJR 7), a measure urging Congress or the states to pursue an Article V convention limited to proposing a balanced‑budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Sponsor Senator Bramble Bridal (Senator Bridal) said the resolution is a way for states to reassert their constitutional authority and urged action to prevent growing federal debt. "What this amendment calls for…
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