The bill from the Washington State Legislature seeks to officially rescind all prior applications made by the state to the United States Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The legislature expresses concerns regarding the historical context and potential implications of these applications, noting that the Constitution has only been amended 27 times since its ratification and that there has not been a constitutional convention since 1787. The bill highlights the uncertainty surrounding whether previous applications expire and the potential for wealthy interest groups to exploit past decisions to alter rights.

In the resolution, the Washington State Legislature declares that it nullifies any and all previous calls for a constitutional convention, regardless of their scope or subject matter. This includes applications for both limited and plenary conventions, emphasizing that future generations should not be bound by decisions made in a different historical context. The bill also requests that copies of the memorial be sent to key federal officials and that it be published in the Congressional Records, clearly stating that Washington should not be counted among states calling for a convention until a new application is passed by a future legislature.