Proposals can be made using the Resolutions Submission Form.

Resolutions should be submitted no later than May 26, 2022, to be considered by the committee.

The 2022 Resolutions Committee

Chair: Vivian Latimer Tanniehill (MN)
Melissa Breach (LWVUS)
Kimberley Fraser (LWVUS)
Terrie Griffin (PA)
Hannah Burling (NM)

Resolutions should be submitted no later than May 26, 2022, to be considered by the committee.

The Resolutions Committee will be announced soon!

Any questions about the process or specific proposals can be directed to the Committee at resolutions@lwv.org. 

Resolutions express the will of the Convention body during the time of its convening.

Resolutions Requirements

The following criteria will be used to judge the appropriateness of proposed resolutions.

The resolution:

• has complied with procedural requirements of this rule;
• is consistent with LWVUS Bylaws, principles, and positions;
• must not circumvent the program planning process;
• addresses a single, topical issue;
• is likely to have an impact on the single, topical issue;
• requires time-sensitive federal governmental action;
• is consistent with the current stated LWVUS priorities; and
• can be implemented using existing League resources.

 
Resolutions may be offered by any League.

• If the resolution addresses an issue that has arisen at least four weeks before the Convention, then,
  • At least four weeks before the Convention, the League offering the resolution shall send notice of the proposed resolution and its text to all Leagues and to the Chair of the Resolutions Committee (resolutions@lwv.org) using the Resolution Submission form provided on the League Management site.
  • The following information is required to be submitted:
    • League name/ID and point of contact information;
    • the proposed resolution;
    • the LWVUS position on which the resolution is based;
    • background information on the issue;
    • the rationale, including the pros and cons for the resolution;
    • evidence that the issue is a current legislative priority; and
    • evidence that the issue is time-sensitive and requires federal governmental action;
    • The League offering the resolution shall have delegate(s) participating in Convention.
• If the resolution addresses an issue that has arisen at or within four weeks of Convention, then,
  • No later than 48 hours before the start of the first plenary session of the Convention (i.e., by Wednesday, June 24 at 3:00pm ET), the maker of the resolution shall submit any proposed resolution, along with the following, to the Chair of the Resolutions Committee (resolutions@lwv.org) using the Resolution Submission form provided on the League Management site.
  • The following information is required to be submitted:
    • League name/ID and point of contact information;
    • the proposed resolution;
    • the LWVUS position on which the resolution is based;
    • background information on the issue;
    • the rationale, including the pros and cons for the resolution;
    • evidence that the issue is a current legislative priority;
    • evidence that the issue is time-sensitive and requires federal governmental action; and
    • evidence why the resolution is submitted within four weeks of Convention.
    • The League offering the resolution shall have delegates participating in the Convention.

The Resolutions Committee and Process

At least four weeks before the Convention, the LWVUS President shall have appointed a Resolutions Committee consisting of two members of the LWVUS Board of Directors and three registered Convention delegates, who have either served on the LWVUS Board or another League Board.

The Resolutions Committee shall meet within 48 hours of the first plenary session of the Convention to consider whether each submitted resolution meets the criteria, timing, and process requirements. The time and method for joining the meeting will be announced with the Convention schedule. A representative of the League submitting a resolution shall have an opportunity to explain the resolution to the Resolutions Committee if the representative so requests.

The Resolutions Committee shall report its findings on all submitted resolutions, and the Chair of the Resolutions Committee will announce those findings to the Convention. Any resolution reported affirmatively by the Resolutions Committee may be moved for consideration of the Convention. Adoption of a resolution requires a majority vote. During the times specified in the agenda for resolution consideration, the chair will divide the time equally among the resolutions moved for adoption.