SF408 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

A resolution memorializing Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal constraints on the federal government, limit the power a jurisdiction of the federal government and limit the terms of office for its officials

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Senate SF No 408 is a resolution from the Minnesota State Legislature requesting the U.S. Congress to convene a convention to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of these amendments is to enforce fiscal limitations on the federal government, reduce the scope of federal power and jurisdiction, and set term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. This resolution expresses concerns about the federal government's excessive spending, overreach into state jurisdictions, and deviation from constitutional interpretations. It aims to safeguard liberties and address these issues through constitutional amendments proposed at a convention of the states, as outlined in Article V of the Constitution. The resolution highlights the role of state legislators in protecting constitutional liberties against federal overreach and maintains this request as ongoing until two-thirds of the state legislatures have filed similar applications. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to key federal and state government officials.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author stricken
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author stricken
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author added