Hawaii HCR12 applies to Congress to propose a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. Representatives and Senators.

Hawaii HCR12 urges Congress to convene a constitutional convention to propose an amendment limiting the number of terms a person can serve as a U.S. Representative or Senator. This application aligns with Article V of the U.S. Constitution and aggregates with similar applications from other states. The resolution highlights that sixteen states have already imposed term limits on state legislators and notes ongoing federal discussions on the matter. It requests cooperation from other states and federal officials to reach the two-thirds majority needed for such a convention.

Hawaii HCR12 applies to Congress to propose a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. Representatives and Senators.

Hawaii HCR12 urges Congress to convene a constitutional convention to propose an amendment limiting the number of terms a person can serve as a U.S. Representative or Senator. This application aligns with Article V of the U.S. Constitution and aggregates with similar applications from other states. The resolution highlights that sixteen states have already imposed term limits on state legislators and notes ongoing federal discussions on the matter. It requests cooperation from other states and federal officials to reach the two-thirds majority needed for such a convention.