17. SJR 2

Passage; May 4, 2017; RV #746; Journal Page 2533; 94 Yeas, 51 Nays, 2 Present not voting

YCT Yea. Senate Joint Resolution 2 is an application to the United States Congress to call a convention under Article V of the Constitution. The purpose of the convention would be to propose constitutional amendments to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government and to create term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. YCT supports a Convention of States to achieve the goal of adding a balanced budget amendment to the US Constitution and restoring power back in the states.