CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

This bill (HJR 9) is a joint resolution passed by the New Mexico legislature requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution. It seeks to propose three specific amendments: imposing fiscal restraints on federal spending, limiting the federal government's power and jurisdiction, and establishing term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution directs the state secretary of state to send copies to federal officials and states that New Mexico's application remains active until two-thirds of states apply for the same purpose. It does not create new laws but formally requests a convention to address federal fiscal policy and governance.