HJR286 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will Dismukes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Legislature, urging Congress to call a limited national convention to ensure balance and integrity in our elections

Summary

Alabama lawmakers urge Congress to call a limited national convention to propose an amendment aimed at balancing power and protecting election integrity.

What This Bill Does

This is a nonbinding resolution asking Congress to call a limited national convention under Article V to propose a constitutional amendment to protect fair elections. It mentions addressing concerns raised by Citizens United and similar cases. It also describes Alabama's preferred way of selecting delegates (see key provisions) and states that any proposed amendment would still require ratification by a large majority of states. The measure does not by itself change Alabama law.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and voters, whose interest in election fairness the resolution references; the measure itself does not enact new rules but signals support for changing the federal constitutional framework.
• U.S. Congress and potential national convention delegates, who would be encouraged to call and participate in a convention under the rules described by Alabama.

Key Provisions

• The Legislature urges Congress to call a limited national convention to propose a U.S. constitutional amendment that would permanently protect fair elections.
• Any proposed amendment would require ratification by 75 percent of the states (currently 38 states) to take effect.
• Alabama’s approach would have delegates to the convention composed equally of individuals currently elected to state or local office, or selected by election in each Alabama congressional district, and would prohibit any who are currently or have previously held federal office from serving.
• The convention would be for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments as described, with Alabama applying alongside other states and continuing to apply until two-thirds of states have applied; the Clerk of the Alabama House would transmit copies to national and state leaders to seek cooperation.

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