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AR HB1475

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Karilyn Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new subchapter in Arkansas Code Title 7, Chapter 9 to govern state participation in Article V conventions called under the U.S. Constitution.

  • Defines key terms including "Article V Convention," "delegates," "alternate delegates," "legislative instructions," and "unauthorized amendments" to clarify the scope and limitations of delegate authority.

  • Requires the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House to certify delegates and alternate delegates by written proclamation before they can serve at an Article V Convention.

  • Mandates delegates take an oath swearing they will not vote to allow consideration of or approve any "unauthorized amendment" outside the scope defined by the Article V Application and legislative instructions.

  • Makes knowingly violating the delegate oath a Class B felony under existing law (usurping government) and permanently bars convicted violators from holding public office or state employment.

Legislative Description

To Provide Statutory Guidance Concerning Interstate Conventions Under Article V Of The United States Constitution.

Last Action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/9/2015
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/26/2015

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