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In reply to the discussion: California has just called for an Articale V Convention [View all]salib
(2,116 posts)Please note, Vermont has placed very good restrictions. See text here:
http://www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/2014/resolutn/Senate/JRS027.pdf
Specifically,
"Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly, pursuant to Article V of the U.S. Constitution, hereby petitions the U.S. Congress to call a convention for the sole purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America that would limit the corrupting influence of money in our electoral process, including, inter alia, by overturning the Citizens United decision, and be it further
Resolved: That this petition shall not be considered by the U.S. Congress until 33 other states submit petitions for the same purpose as proposed by Vermont in this resolution and unless the Congress determines that the scope of amendments to the Constitution of the United States considered by the convention shall be limited to the same purpose requested by Vermont, and be it further"
Did not read California's but it is likely that similar language is there.
This is a very solid proposal and likely the only way to get this passed.