When you get down to it, South Carolina was first -- or at least Bill Taylor was first.
South Carolina state representative Bill Taylor, who represents District 86 in the Palmetto State, holds the distinction of being the first legislator in the United States to introduce the Convention of States resolution calling for a limited-purpose Article V convention.
He did so in 2013. The South Carolina legislature became the 19th state to call for a convention on March 27, 2022, when Taylor and his colleagues in the House of Representatives voted to pass the resolution.
What occurred in the years between introduction and passage is an inspirational tale of loyalty, dedication, and perseverance that you will want to know and take to heart, and it's the subject of the latest edition of "The Story of..."
Written and produced by COS national staff writer Jakob Fay, the next installment in this terrific series airs on March 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET and can be viewed here:
The South Carolina team and its legislative champions faced staunch opposition, but year after year they made their presence felt in Columbia during committee hearings, formed positive working relationships with their representatives, and spread the word about the necessity of Article V to their fellow South Carolinians. Their dedication got the job done.
"The Story of..." breaks it all down in entertaining fashion and provides a model for others to follow in order to get to 34 states and convention.
Tune in on March 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET to learn about the inspiring story of South Carolina.
