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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 9, 2026

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Introduced February 2, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HJR51

A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress.

Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress; direct the Secretary of State to send copies of…

Budget and Financial Administration Constitution, U.S.Secretary of State United States

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This resolution asks Congress to call a special convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, where states could propose amendments to limit federal spending, reduce federal powers, and cap how long members of Congress and other federal officials can serve in office. Kentucky's application would remain active until at least two-thirds of all states make similar requests, which is the threshold required to trigger such a convention. It directs Kentucky's Secretary of State to…

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