North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina H379: Application for a Convention of the States.
Status: In committee, May 8, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution applying to congress for an article v convention of the states with the purpose of proposing amendments to the united states constitution.
From the introduced text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION APPLYING TO CONGRESS FOR AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION OF THE STATES WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. Whereas, the founders of the United States Constitution empowered state legislators to be guardians against actual or potential abuses of power by the federal government; and Whereas, the federal government has increasingly usurped legitimate roles of the states; and Whereas, the federal government has created a crushing national debt through unsustainable budgeting and spending; and Whereas, it is the solemn duty of the states to protect freedom and opportunity for our citizens, including the generations to come; and Whereas, Article V of the Constitution of the United States authorizes a process to propose amendments to the United States Constitution through a convention of the states to place clear restraints on these and related abuses of power; Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: SECTION 1. The legislature of the State of North Carolina hereby applies 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 United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms …
Sponsors
- Riddell, Dennis (R, 64) · primary sponsor
- Setzer, Mitchell S. (R, 89) · primary sponsor
- Blust, John M. (R, 62) · primary sponsor
- Schietzelt, Mike (R, 35) · primary sponsor
- Adams, Jay (R, 96)
- Arp, Dean (R, 69)
- Jennifer Balkcom (R, HD-117)
- Biggs, Brian (R, 70)
- Blackwell, Hugh (R, 86)
- Cairns, Celeste C. (R, 13)
- Chesser, Allen (R, 25)
- James Clampitt (R)
Latest actions
- : Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Special Message Received From House
- : Special Message Sent To Senate
- : Passed 3rd Reading
- : Passed 2nd Reading
- : Added to Calendar
- : Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
- : Reptd Fav
- : Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Votes
- Application for a Convention of the States. Second Reading (May 7, 2025): 62 yea, 51 nay, passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS, JOINT, CONSTITUTION, US, MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTIONS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Common questions
- What is H379?
- H379 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Application for a Convention of the States.
- What does H379 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution applying to congress for an article v convention of the states with the purpose of proposing amendments to the united states constitution.
- What is the status of H379?
- In committee as of May 8, 2025. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (May 8, 2025).
- Who sponsored H379?
- Riddell, Dennis (R, 64), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H379?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H379
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