The bill is a joint resolution from the Wyoming Legislature requesting Congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution, as permitted under Article V. The resolution emphasizes the need for such a convention to address concerns regarding federal overreach, national debt, and the preservation of state authority. It specifically seeks to propose amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and set term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.
The resolution includes several key stipulations regarding the convention process. It clarifies that Congress's role is limited to calling the convention and does not extend to setting rules or determining delegate numbers, which remain under state control. Additionally, it asserts that the convention will operate on a one-state, one-vote basis and will only consider topics specified in the resolution, explicitly excluding any amendments related to the Bill of Rights. The application is intended to remain active until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit similar applications. The resolution also mandates that copies be sent to various federal and state officials to solicit their cooperation.