Resolutions calling on Article V of the United States Constitution for the convening of a convention of the states

Massachusetts' HD 727 is a legislative resolution applying to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a convention of states. The resolution specifically requests a convention focused on proposing constitutional amendments to impose fiscal restraints on federal spending, limit federal government power and jurisdiction, and restrict terms for federal officials and members of Congress. This application is transmitted to federal officials and other state legislatures to seek broader support for the convention, as required by Article V. The bill does not create new law but initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the Constitution.