KUOW panelists explained a state legislative supermajority could enable constitutional amendments and policy changes (e.g., enshrining abortion rights or redistricting authority) but warned internal party fracturing could limit what a larger caucus actually accomplishes.

The board paused action on proposed Part 208 rules after Marnie said Jay Carr (JCAR) plans to object; staff and leadership will discuss revisions and likely return the issue within the 45‑day extension.

City counsel outlined constitutional, preemption and vagueness risks if the proposed charter amendment banning certain data centers were to be placed on the ballot and enacted, citing cases including Powell Crossing, Canton v. State and Thor Equities v. Urbana.

At the AEI discussion, panelists walked through Article V mechanics (two proposal routes, two ratification modes), defended the state-driven strategy, and previewed likely amendment elements: a glide path to balance, emergency exemptions, and possible line-item veto authority.

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Young argues Congress controls amendment process, limiting state legislature roles and authority.

Louisiana voters soundly rejected four constitutional amendments championed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry related to crime, courts and finances.

Lawmakers debated a constitutional amendment to separate residential property into its own tax class and proposed limiting a preferred rate to owner‑occupied homes. After heated discussion about Teton County valuations and constitutional limits on subclasses, the committee’s voice vote resulted in the amendment failing.

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Ohio legislators debate a convention to address federal mandates and state sovereignty concerns.

Advocates emphasize the long-standing need for congressional constitutional limitations since the 1980s.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lauren Ends of the national balanced-budget campaign addressed a joint meeting of two Kentucky House committees on House Concurrent Resolution 45, urging support for a federal balanced-budget amendment or an Article V convention limited to a single subject. Committee members pressed presenters on enforceability, delegate selection and emergency exceptions; the measure was discussed for information only.

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