Representative Frank Tomaszewski (District 34) files House Joint Resolution 22 (HJR22) for Alaska to join the states calling for a convention for proposing a congressional term limits amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The effort is being spearheaded by the nonpartisan, nonprofit, U.S. Term Limits (USTL).
HJR22 has a groundswell of support in the Alaska legislature. Many state lawmakers committed their support by signing a pledge to cosponsor Rep. Tomaszewski’s resolution.
“It’s time for Congress to be accountable to the people they represent, ” said Philip Blumel, USTL President. “Term limits will help restore trust in our government and ensure that power is returned to the hands of the citizens.”
HJR22 has been assigned to the House State Affairs Committee for a vote before it makes its way to the house floor. Once HJR22 passes both the house and senate chambers, Alaska will join other states in the call for a national convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing term limits on the U.S. Congress.
Once 34 state legislatures pass similar resolutions and approve the term limits amendment language, the measure must be ratified by 38 states to become part of the U.S. Constitution.
