Sen. Jerry Stevenson, R-Layton, is pushing to get Utah behind an Article V “convention of states” for congressional term limits. His proposal is running straight into criticism from one of the state’s most prominent conservative organizations, which calls the move “dangerous.”

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Here’s the short version of Article V: Congress usually proposes amendments with two‑thirds votes in both chambers, then three‑fourths of the states ratify. The never‑used backup lets two‑thirds of state legislatures (34) force Congress to call a convention to propose amendments; anything that comes out still needs ratification by 38 states.