BOISE, Idaho — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Idaho's state capitol on Thursday, urging lawmakers to join a multi-state effort to pass a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution through a constitutional convention.
The visit comes as Idaho faces potential cuts to state programs to balance its own budget after years of significant tax reductions.
WATCH: Florida Governor speaks to Idaho legislators regarding a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution
DeSantis said at the press conference Thursday morning that he wants Idaho to join 28 other states in calling for an Article V constitutional convention, a method that has never been successfully used to amend the Constitution. He argued it's the only way to control federal debt.
"I'm convinced that you're not going to see this turn around unless you have some constitutional restraints on the ability of Congress to drive us deeper in debt and bankrupt the country," DeSantis said.
An Article V convention requires 34 states to apply to Congress to call the convention. Any proposed amendments would then need ratification by 38 states.
Idaho's legislature has previously declined to participate in such efforts.
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