House Joint Resolution No. ___, introduced by a group of Montana legislators, seeks to apply for a convention of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of this convention is to propose an amendment that would establish term limits for members of Congress. The resolution emphasizes the authority granted to states to call for such a convention when at least two-thirds of the states express the need for it, highlighting the overwhelming support from Montana citizens for term limits and the desire to restore rotation in office for congressional members.

The resolution outlines several key actions, including a formal application to Congress to convene a limited convention focused solely on term limits for both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It also mandates the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to various congressional leaders and state legislative officers to request their cooperation. Furthermore, the resolution states that it should be considered as part of a collective effort with similar applications from other states, aiming to reach the necessary two-thirds majority for Congress to act on the matter. This application will remain active until at least two-thirds of the states have made similar requests.