HJR89 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Legislature, rescinding all previous resolutions of Alabama Legislature requesting Congress to call a convention pursuant to Article V of U.S. Constitution

Summary

HJR89 rescinds Alabama's prior resolutions calling for a federal constitutional convention under Article V and asks other states to withdraw theirs.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution voids and cancels all previous Alabama resolutions urging Congress to call a constitutional convention. It also urges other state legislatures to withdraw their similar requests. It requires Alabama's Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the President, the leaders of Congress, Alabama's Congressional Delegation, and the presiding officers of other states' legislatures.

Who It Affects

• Alabama lawmakers: their past resolutions requesting a constitutional convention are canceled, changing the state's position on the issue.
• Other state legislatures: urged to withdraw their requests to Congress to call a constitutional convention.
• Secretary of State and federal officials: must transmit certified copies of the resolution and related communications to specified recipients.

Key Provisions

• Rescinds all prior Alabama resolutions requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V.
• Urges other state legislatures to withdraw their requests.
• Directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to the President, the leaders of the U.S. Senate and House, the Alabama Congressional Delegation, and the presiding officers of each state legislature.

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