Congress can propose through two thirds, and the states can propose through 2/3. Ultimately, any amendment to the Constitution would require ratification from 38 of 50 states, 3/4 of the states. So Florida has certified this [balanced budget requirement]. We now have 28 states around the country that have certified this. You have Montana, you have Idaho, you have Kentucky that are very near. South Carolina just did it recently. (03:32–03:34)
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Asserts that Florida has certified a balanced budget requirement for the federal constitution.
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