The resolution HCR2041 applies to the U.S. Congress to call a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, with the specific purpose of proposing an amendment to limit the number of terms that individuals may serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. This action is motivated by the desire of the Arizona Legislature, along with other states, to restore rotation in office for congressional members, especially after previous term limit statutes were overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court. The resolution emphasizes the authority of states to initiate this process when Congress does not act on such matters.
Furthermore, the resolution outlines that Arizona's application will be considered alongside similar applications from other states, aiming to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority to compel Congress to convene. It also specifies that this application will remain active until at least two-thirds of the states have made similar requests. The Secretary of State of Arizona is tasked with transmitting copies of the resolution to key congressional leaders and state legislative officers to seek their cooperation in this initiative. There is no anticipated fiscal impact on the state General Fund associated with this resolution.