HCR 5 is sponsored by Carl Martin (Republican), Gary G. Howell (Republican), Hamrick, Foster, Steele, Joe Ellington (Republican), D. Rolland Jennings (Republican), Chuck Horst (Republican), Bryan Ward (Republican), Pack, L., Marty Gearheart (Republican), Smith, Longanacre, and Forsht.

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West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HCR 5 — To provide an Article 5 convention in order to propose an amendment to the US Constitution where 3/5 of the states could overturn a federal law

Last action February 19, 2021 — To House Judiciary

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Passed House of Delegates
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This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

February 19, 2021
To House Judiciary
February 19, 2021
Introduced in House
February 19, 2021
To Judiciary then Rules
February 19, 2021
Filed for introduction

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Gary G. Howell Republican

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 5?: HCR 5 is sponsored by Carl Martin (Republican), Gary G. Howell (Republican), Hamrick, Foster, Steele, Joe Ellington (Republican), D. Rolland Jennings (Republican), Chuck Horst (Republican), Bryan Ward (Republican), Pack, L., Marty Gearheart (Republican), Smith, Longanacre, and Forsht.
What is the current status of HCR 5?: This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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At a glance

Identifier: HCR 5
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Session: 2021 Regular Session
Type: Concurrent Resolution
Introduced: February 19, 2021
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Gary G. Howell

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