TX HCR21 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 5 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-07 - Referred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Pending: House Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.

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Title

Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-02-07HouseReferred to Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
2012-12-05HouseFiled

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