Time Range For Action Alert:
Mar 10 2026TAKE ACTION TODAY!
(LWVO's 03/09/26 Action Alert)
Ohio lawmakers in both chambers are advancing several proposals that would push the United States toward an Article V Constitutional Convention. This is a dangerous threat to the US Constitution, Ohio’s state power, and all Americans’ civil rights and liberties. We urge all Ohioans to speak out against these bills now.
What’s happening
On Tuesday, March 10, the Ohio Senate’s General Government Committee hears testimony on SJR3 (Apply to Congress: Constitutional Convention for certain purposes) and SB 112 (Establish appointment procedures for constitutional convention). In the Ohio House’s Government Oversight Committee, members will hear testimony on HJR 2 (Applies to Congress for a Convention of the States) and HB 67 (Establish appointment procedures for a convention of states).
Why this matters.
A convention cannot be limited to one issue.
There is no language in the U.S. Constitution that allows a convention to be restricted to a single topic. Once convened, delegates could propose amendments on any constitutional issue.
There are no established rules or guidelines.
The Constitution provides no framework for how a convention would operate.
Critical questions have no answers.
Because this has never happened before, we do not know:
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How delegates would be chosen
- What rules would govern the convention
- How legal disputes would be resolved
- How Americans would be represented
- How the influence of powerful special interests would be limited
Any constitutional protection could be put at risk.
Because a convention cannot be limited, any issue could be raised, including:
Because a convention cannot be limited, any issue could be raised, including:
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State’s rights
- Voting rights
- Privacy rights
- Civil rights and civil liberties
- And other core constitutional protections.
The Constitution of the United States is the cornerstone of our nation and a source of stability for over 200 years. It is sacred and should be amended cautiously and deliberately.
Issues referenced by this action alert:
