HJR112 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: U.S. Constitution, Congress, application for convention limited to amendments in these areas: fiscal restraint, power and jurisdiction of federal government, and term limits
Summary: Alabama wants a Constitutional Convention of States under Article V to propose amendments on fiscal restraint, federal power, and term limits.
What This Bill Does
The bill asks Congress to call a convention limited to those three topics. It states that each state would have one vote and that Congress cannot override that rule. It directs Alabama to create rules for appointing delegates who must stay within the convention’s limited topics. It also requires the Secretary of State to send copies of the request to federal and state leaders and to seek cooperation from other states, and it keeps the application alive until two-thirds of states have joined with similar applications.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents and state government: Alabama will appoint delegates to the convention and set rules to ensure delegates focus on the specified topics, which could influence how state policy and powers are exercised in relation to the federal government.
The federal government and other states: The move could lead to a nationwide constitutional convention to consider amendments on spending, federal powers, and term limits, requiring participation and coordination with other state legislatures.

Key Provisions
Applies to Congress, under Article V, for a convention limited to proposing amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power/jurisdiction, and term limits.
Convention of States would operate with one state, one vote; Congress cannot adopt rules to the contrary.
Alabama Legislature will create rules for appointing delegates and ensure they adhere to the limited subject matter.
Secretary of State must transmit copies of the application to the President, leaders of the Senate and House, and request cooperation from other states.
Application is a continuing request until two-thirds of the states have made applications on the same subject.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative