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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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4 days ago

Committee advances CACR 15 to preserve right to hunt and fish; minority report ordered The House Fish and Game Committee voted to advance CACR 15, a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to hunt, fish and harvest game, over objections that it could be costly to reverse and spur litigation; the motion passed 8–6 and a minority report was requested.

The House Fish and Game Committee has narrowly advanced a controversial constitutional amendment to protect the right to hunt and fish, sparking concerns over potential costly litigation and future legislative hurdles.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 week ago

Senate rejects constitutional 'SAVE' amendment that would have limited voting to 'only' U.S. citizens Senate debate on SR838 centered on whether adding the word 'only' to the state constitution would change existing law and create new barriers; the resolution failed to reach the required two‑thirds (32–23).

Georgia Senate's controversial vote on a proposed amendment to limit voting to U.S. citizens sparks heated debate and raises questions about future election laws.

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Wilayah My

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1 week ago

Government Confident PM Term Limit Bill Will Secure Two-Thirds Majority in Next Parliamentary Sitting Deputy Prime Minister says proposed constitutional amendment reflects government’s commitment to institutional reform PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — The Malaysian government is confident that the proposed Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2026 aimed at limiting the tenure of the prime minister will eventually secure the required two-thirds majority when it is reintroduced in Parliament. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk …

Government Confident PM Term Limit Bill Will Secure Two-Thirds Majority in Next Parliamentary Sitting #Malaysia #Government #Parliament #ConstitutionalAmendment #PrimeMinister

Citizen Portal News South Dakota

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1 week ago

Panel recommends sending constitutional amendment to voters to remove lieutenant governor as Senate presiding officer SJR508, supported by multiple senators, would remove the lieutenant governor's role as president of the Senate and let the Senate choose its presiding officer; proponents cited separation of powers and stability, opponents cited historical precedent and ballot fatigue.

A major shift in South Dakota politics is on the horizon as lawmakers push to remove the lieutenant governor from presiding over the Senate, sparking a heated debate over power and tradition.

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1 week ago

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Wilayah My

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1 week ago

Anthony Loke Calls for Public Accountability After PM Term Limit Bill Falls Short by Two Votes KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The failure of the Constitutional Amendment Bill to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years has triggered strong reactions, with DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke urging voters to hold accountable members of parliament who were absent during the crucial vote. Describing the outcome as deeply disappointing, he said the bill …

Anthony Loke Calls for Public Accountability After PM Term Limit Bill Falls Short by Two Votes #AnthonyLoke #PMTermLimit #PublicAccountability #ConstitutionalAmendment #MalaysiaPolitics

Wilayah My

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1 week ago

Constitutional Amendment Bill to Limit Prime Minister’s Tenure Fails to Secure Two-Thirds Majority KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2026, which sought to impose a 10-year limit on the tenure of the Prime Minister, failed to pass in the Dewan Rakyat after it did not secure the required two-thirds majority. The bill received support from 146 Members of Parliament, while 44 abstained and 32 were …

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Wilayah My

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1 week ago

Civil Society Groups Urge MPs, Senators to Back Constitutional Amendment Limiting PM’s Term to 10 Years KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — A coalition of nine civil society organisations has called on all Members of Parliament and Senators to support a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years, describing it as a crucial reform to strengthen Malaysia’s democratic framework. In a joint statement, the …

Civil Society Groups Urge MPs, Senators to Back Constitutional Amendment Limiting PM’s Term to 10 Years #CivilSociety #ConstitutionalAmendment #PrimeMinister #Democracy #MalaysiaPolitics

Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 weeks ago

Committee debates constitutional amendment (HJR 23) to require governor's initial budget be balanced without CBR HJR 23 would require the governor's initial budget submission to be balanced without using the Constitutional Budget Reserve; sponsors say it sets a fiscal starting point, critics raised questions about definitions of "anticipated revenue" and access to Permanent Fund distributions, and the committee set an amendment deadline for Feb. 25.

A bold new proposal in Alaska could reshape the governor's budgeting process by demanding a balanced initial budget that doesn't tap into savings—could this be the fiscal reform we've been waiting for?

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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2 weeks ago

House places medical‑mandate constitutional amendment on consent calendar; sponsor calls it urgent House Concurrent Resolution 20‑56, a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a right to refuse medical mandates, was placed on the consent calendar; a member on the floor described the measure as critically important and urged support ahead of floor action.

A proposed constitutional amendment in Arizona could empower individuals to refuse medical mandates, sparking a vital debate on bodily autonomy!

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Citizen Portal News South Dakota

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2 weeks ago

Committee debates Article V application to cap Supreme Court size; substitute fails, 40-first-day carried SJR502, an Article V application proposing to fix the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices, drew history-focused proponents and opponents warning of a broader convention risk; a substitute do-pass failed, but the committee sent the measure to the 40-first-day calendar.

A heated debate has erupted over SJR502, as lawmakers consider capping the Supreme Court at nine justices—will this move safeguard judicial integrity or open a Pandora's box of unintended consequences?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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3 weeks ago

DeSantis urges Kentucky lawmakers to back balanced-budget amendment, defends Article V safeguards Gov. Ron DeSantis testified at a Kentucky hearing in favor of House Resolution 45, arguing a balanced‑budget amendment and state-led Article V action are needed to curb federal debt; witnesses and lawmakers pressed him on safeguards, delegate rules and related proposals including term limits.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on Kentucky lawmakers to take a bold stand for fiscal responsibility by supporting a balanced-budget amendment that could reshape America's financial future.

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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3 weeks ago

Heated testimony on term limits: proponents urge Article V convention, opponents warn of constitutional risk Supporters of SJR 6 urged a state-led Article V convention to impose term limits on Congress; opponents including Common Cause and other witnesses warned that a convention has no enforceable procedural limits and could become a 'runaway' process, urging Congress-driven amendments instead. The committee heard multiple proponent and opponent witnesses but took no action.

Ohio is at a crossroads as passionate advocates clash over whether to push for congressional term limits through a risky Article V convention.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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3 weeks ago

Senate committee forwards constitutional amendment to align veto-override rules The Alaska Senate Finance Committee voted Feb. 17 to report SJR 2 — a proposed constitutional amendment to standardize veto-override thresholds — to the full Senate, after debate about how changing the threshold interacts with the Constitutional Budget Reserve and broader spending controls.

Alaska's Senate is on the brink of a major change that could redefine fiscal controls and empower voters—will you support the shift in veto-override rules?

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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3 weeks ago

Senate committee hears resolution to lower override threshold for revenue and appropriations vetoes from three‑quarters to two‑thirds SJR 2 would ask voters to amend the Alaska Constitution to reduce the override threshold for revenue and appropriation vetoes from three‑quarters (45 votes in joint session) to two‑thirds (40 votes). Sponsor and former attorney general provided historical context; the resolution was set aside for review with zero fiscal notes recorded.

A proposed change to Alaska's Constitution could make it easier for lawmakers to override a governor's veto on vital budget matters—are you ready to weigh in on this critical decision?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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3 weeks ago

Governor DeSantis, advocates urge Kentucky to back call for a balanced‑budget amendment; lawmakers raise constitutional concerns Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lauren Ends testified before a House committee in favor of House Concurrent Resolution 45, urging Kentucky to join a multi‑state push for a federal balanced‑budget amendment; lawmakers questioned enforceability, emergency exemptions and risks of an Article V convention. No vote was taken.

Governor DeSantis warns that the nation's staggering debt is unsustainable and urges Kentucky to support a balanced-budget amendment, but lawmakers are raising serious constitutional concerns.

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3 weeks ago

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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1 month ago

Committee backs Article V term‑limits resolution after hours of testimony After hours of witness testimony and member questions, the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 12–5 to recommend HCR 13, a House concurrent resolution asking Congress to convene an Article V convention to propose congressional term limits. Supporters cited incumbency and a so‑called 'prodding effect'; opponents warned of convention risks.

The push for term limits in Congress gains momentum as a New Hampshire committee votes 12-5 to urge an Article V convention, sparking debates over the future of political power.

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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1 month ago

Heartbeat bill introduced after heated floor exchange; sponsor cites constitutional authority Representative Nyman introduced the Human Heartbeat Act to bar elective abortions after a detectable fetal heartbeat; the measure drew objections from minority leaders about procedure and constitutional strategy but passed introduction and was sent to committee.

House Bill 126, the "Human Heartbeat Act," is stirring fierce debate in Wyoming as it aims to ban elective abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, igniting questions about legislative priorities and constitutional rights.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 month ago

Task force urges constitutional change to allow 4.5% rolling‑average distribution from Minnesota Permanent School Fund A nine‑member task force recommended replacing a constitutional restriction that limits distributions to interest and dividends with a statutory approach that would allow a 4.5% payout on a three‑year rolling average of market value, aiming to increase near‑term support for schools while preserving long‑term purchasing power.

Minnesota's task force is pushing for a game-changing constitutional amendment that could boost school funding to a sustainable 4.5% distribution rate, ensuring both immediate support and long-term growth for education!

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Florida House approves constitutional amendment to enshrine religious expression protections in public schools The Florida House on Feb. 4 approved House Joint Resolution 583 to place a proposed constitutional amendment before voters that would codify existing statutory protections for student and school‑personnel religious expression; the vote was 93‑17 after extended debate over scope, definitions and potential legal consequences.

The Florida House just took a monumental step towards placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot that could redefine religious expression in public schools!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Virginia House Passes Reproductive-Freedom Amendment After Heated Floor Debate After extended floor debate over the amendment's language and scope, the House passed a constitutional amendment on reproductive freedom by a recorded vote of 64–35. Opponents warned the text could immunize unlicensed actors; supporters said it protects existing health‑care access and will go to voters.

The Virginia House has ignited a fierce debate over reproductive freedom, passing a controversial amendment that could reshape access to health care in the state.

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Candice Birkin

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1 month ago

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Pakistan Matters

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2 months ago

پیپلز پارٹی میں آج بھی اتنی طاقت ہے کہ ہماری مرضی کے بغیر کوئی ترمیم پاس نہیں ہوسکتی، شہلا رضا

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Bobblin Teacher

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3 months ago

#onthisdayinhistory November 23, 1921 #POTUS Warren G. Harding, signs the Willis–Campbell Act into law, prohibiting doctors from prescribing beer or liquor for medicinal purposes. #education #bobblehead #prohibition #ConstitutionalAmendment

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3 months ago

Get hidden money out of politics.

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Pakistan Matters

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3 months ago

28 ویں ترمیم بھی جلد لائی جائے گی قانون سازی پارلیمنٹ کا حق اور بنیادی ذمہ داری ہے! رانا ثنا اللہ

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Stratheia

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3 months ago

Law, Power and the President! - Stratheia The global presidential immunity, balancing governance needs with constitutional accountability, ethics, and Pakistan’s recent reforms.

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment clarifies presidential immunity to ensure continuity of state functions, yet public debate continues over how to prevent misuse.
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3 months ago

🤣
We’ll have to clean up after them.

Again.

Get hidden money out of politics
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3 months ago

✅😔 For now, we have the freedom to vote and protect our neighbors’ right to vote.

Get money out of politics
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