Friday, November 22, 2013

Virginia Files Application for Convention of States


November 21, 2013
Laura Fennig
The Convention of States Project is pleased to announce that states are now beginning to pre-file applications to call a Convention of States for the purpose of limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
Virginia was the first state to call the Philadelphia Convention of 1787.  Once again, the historic state is standing up to defend the rights of the American people.  With several states soon to follow, Virginia recently claimed the title of first to pre-file an application to call a Convention of States.
Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31) is leading the effort in Virginia, along with Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67) who has been deeply involved in the process.  After meeting with COS Leader, Michael Farris, Del. Lingamfelter agreed to push the application through as the prime sponsor during Virginia’s 2014 legislative session.
“Legislators are concerned with what’s going on. They are excited to see what’s happening, and want to take part,”  said Mark Wohlschlegel, COS Executive Director.
Four additional states are expected to follow Virginia’s lead and pre-file applications in anticipation of the upcoming 2014 legislative season.

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