S.J.Res.17

A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress.

Introduced·1/6/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SJR17 seeks an Article V convention to propose a constitutional amendment limiting congressional terms.

Kentucky SJR17 applies for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution limiting the number of terms members of Congress can serve. This follows the Supreme Court ruling that states cannot individually impose term limits but can collectively propose a constitutional amendment. The resolution aims to balance power among states by preventing lifetime reelections of congressional members. It will be considered a continuing application until two-thirds of states apply for the same convention.

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Jan 6

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Jan 6

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