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 government overreach, national debt, and unfunded mandates. 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 stipulations regarding the convention, such as clarifying that Congress's role is limited to calling the convention and that it cannot set rules or delegate authority. It asserts that each state will have one vote and that the convention will only consider the specified topics, explicitly excluding any amendments related to the Bill of Rights. Additionally, the resolution states that it will remain in effect until at least two-thirds of state legislatures have made similar applications. The Secretary of State of Wyoming is tasked with transmitting copies of the resolution to various federal and state officials to seek their cooperation.