SR117

A Concurrent Resolution establishing a delegation to represent the Commonwealth at the Amendment Convention pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States entitled the Article V Amendment Convention and limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant State Legislatures authority to countermand and rescind any mandate issued by any Branch of the Federal Government or their agencies that encroach on states' rights and the personal liberties of their citizens.

Introduced·6/3/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SR117 proposes a delegation to represent the state at an Article V Amendment Convention to propose a countermand amendment to the U.S.

Pennsylvania SR117 establishes a delegation to represent the Commonwealth at an Article V Amendment Convention. The convention aims to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting state legislatures authority to countermand and rescind federal mandates. The amendment would allow states to nullify federal laws, executive orders, judicial decisions, and regulations if 60% of state legislatures agree they adversely affect states' rights. The amendment would be sent to states for ratification if approved by the convention.

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State Government Committee
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History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government