In 1639, Connecticut adopted the “Fundamental Orders,” a social compact establishing principles of self-governance and Republican democracy. Nearly four centuries later, the state has affirmed its commitment to those same principles.
Earlier this week, the Connecticut legislature filed the Convention of States application calling for an Article V convention to propose amendments limiting federal spending, power, and terms of office, becoming the 50th state in history to do so! This announcement comes at a time when we have significant progress for COS across multiple states.
“The Connecticut team has been working really hard to finally get the resolution filed,” praised Regional Director Haley Shaw. “Connecticut files concept bills, where the idea is filed, and the language is established during session. Due to the nature of our resolution and the importance of making sure our resolution covers the three topics, the team has run into roadblocks for years.”
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“They have spent a great deal of time building relationships with legislators, and they finally got commitment from Rep. Jason Perillo that he would file the whole resolution,” Haley continued. “As the Constitution State, they are elated to finally have the resolution filed!”
To date, 19 states have adopted the COS application, which requires 34 states to trigger a convention. Adding Connecticut to the list of legislatures that have filed the resolution attests to the growing grassroots momentum in all 50 states!
Stay tuned for forthcoming updates about legislative progress, and urge your legislator to support Article V by signing the COS petition below!
50th state in history files COS resolution!
Published in Blog on January 24, 2025 by Jakob Fay
