HJRES 196 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit citizens through a popular initiative process to propose, repeal, and amend the laws of the United States.

Introduced 1979-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Allows the enactment, amendment, and repeal of laws by popular vote. Excludes specified areas, including the right to: (1) propose constitutional amendments; (2) declare war; and (3) call forth the militia. Requires a petition signed by at least three percent of the registered voters and which includes the signatures of registered voters in each of 15 States equal to three percent of the ballots cast in the last general election for President in each of the 15 States in order to place such an issue on the ballot. Requires a majority vote for a proposed law to become law. Declares that any law to repeal or amend a law passed by popular vote during the two years immediately following its effective date must receive an affirmative rollcall vote of two-thirds of the Members of each House of Congress.…

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Cosponsors (9)

1 Democrat8 Republicans