This joint resolution from the Wyoming Legislature requests 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 protection of state rights. Specifically, it seeks to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.
The resolution includes several stipulations regarding the convention process, asserting that Congress's role is limited to calling the convention and that it cannot set rules or delegate authority. It specifies that each state will have one vote and that the convention will only consider the topics outlined in the resolution, explicitly excluding any amendments related to the Bill of Rights. Furthermore, the application is intended to remain active until at least two-thirds of state legislatures have made similar applications. The resolution also mandates that copies be sent to various federal and state officials to seek their cooperation.