Calling for a “Convention of States”

In September I was pleased to deliver remarks at the Statehouse in support of Resolutions calling for a Convention of the States under Article V of the United States Constitution. Article V allows two-thirds of state legislatures to call for a so-called “Convention of States” to consider and propose amendments to the Constitution, which then can be ratified and take effect as if they had been proposed by Congress.

I am proud to be the sponsor of the bill that would call for Massachusetts to join the growing chorus of states calling for a Convention of States this year.

Some of the possible amendments that could be considered would be giving the President line item veto authority and requiring a federal balanced budget amendment (like we have in Massachusetts), term limits for federal officials, and other measures.

I remain hopeful the Massachusetts Legislature will consider this resolution for passage later this session.