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AR SB1156

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Runaway Convention Prevention Act to regulate Arkansas delegates to Article V constitutional conventions under Article V of the U.S. Constitution

  • Prohibits Arkansas delegates from voting to allow consideration of, consider, or approve any "unauthorized amendment" that varies from the specific amendment text or subject matter stated in Arkansas's Article V Application or exceeds the permitted scope defined by Legislative Instructions

  • Requires all delegate and alternate candidates to take an oath swearing they will not vote on unauthorized amendments; violation results in immediate recall, replacement by alternate, and criminal penalties including class B felony charges under § 5-51-204

  • Mandates the State Legislature certify delegate selections in writing and provide copies to the convention; delegates cannot serve without valid certification, and any votes cast in violation of the act are declared null and void

  • Bars any person convicted of violating the delegate oath from holding public office or state employment indefinitely following conviction

Legislative Description

To Create The Runaway Convention Prevention Act.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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