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 need for fiscal restraints on the federal government. It specifically seeks to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.
The resolution includes several stipulations regarding the convention, such as the assertion that Congress's role is limited to calling the convention and that it cannot set rules or determine the number of delegates. It also clarifies 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. Furthermore, the application is intended to remain active until at least two-thirds of the states have made similar applications. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Secretary of State of Wyoming to transmit copies of the resolution to various federal and state officials to seek their cooperation.