HCR16 — applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
Last action — INTERIM STUDY
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1Introduced
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2In 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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
Low chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Summary
applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 09/28/2026 (Vote 11-2; )
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Executive Session: 09/24/2026 10:30 am GP 228
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Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 38
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Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/06/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 28
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Executive Session: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228
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Public Hearing: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 1 P. 38
Sponsors
- Gary Gilmore · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Gary Gilmore Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (414)
414 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HCR16 do?
- applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.
- Who sponsors HCR16?
- HCR16 is sponsored by Gary Gilmore (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HCR16?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HCR16?
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