Ratification of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Impact
The ratification of HJR0004 could lead to significant changes in federal representation, particularly for states with growing populations. By increasing the number of representatives based on population growth, it aims to enhance the voice of the citizenry in governance. Consequently, this could reshape political landscapes, giving states with higher populations more influence in legislative matters at the federal level, which correlates directly with increased infrastructure support and funding from the federal government.
Summary
HJR0004 is a House Joint Resolution introduced to ratify a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution concerning congressional apportionment. This resolution specifies that the proposed amendment aims to establish a new system for determining the number of congressional representatives based on population. The intent is to ensure fair representation in Congress, primarily by adjusting the ratio of representatives to the population. As articulated in HJR0004, the proposal calls for one representative for every thirty thousand individuals until a set number of representatives is reached, after which the proportion would be regulated by Congress.
Contention
There are divergent opinions surrounding HJR0004. Proponents argue that it addresses longstanding disparities in representation and aligns congressional apportionment with current demographic realities. Critics, however, may contend that such changes could dilute the influence of states with smaller populations, fearing an overrepresentation of larger states. Additionally, logistical concerns about the implications of adjusting congressional districts frequently could be raised, leading to contentious debates about fairness and efficiency in the electoral process.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.