HCR 2016 — article V convention; term limits
Last action — FAILED
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 5 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill HCR 2016 has been updated to include specific references to an "article V convention" and "term limits." This change highlights the focus on initiating a discussion about imposing limits on congressional terms. Understanding this shift is important because it reflects a growing desire among lawmakers to address concerns about long-term incumbency and its effects on democracy.
REFERENCEHouse TITLE:Engrossed article V convention;
articleterm Vlimits convention;State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2016 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLYING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO SET TERM LIMITS FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES AND UNITED STATES SENATORS.
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(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HCR 2016 Whereas, article V of the Constitution of the United States provides that Congress must call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution on application by at least two-thirds of the states demanding such an action;
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Neal Carter · Cosponsor
- Alma Hernandez · Cosponsor
- David L. Cook · Primary
- Keith Seaman · Cosponsor
- Austin Smith · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 30 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (4)
- Neal Carter Republican
- Alma Hernandez Democrat
- Keith Seaman Voted No
- Austin Smith
Not signed on (88)
88 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 88 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 26 | 31 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 43% | 52% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HCR 2016?
- HCR 2016 is sponsored by Neal Carter (Republican), Alma Hernandez (Democrat), David L. Cook, Keith Seaman, and Austin Smith.
- What is the current status of HCR 2016?
- This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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