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AR HB1748

Bill

Status

Passed

4/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mary Bentley

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes Arkansas law governing the state's participation in an Article V constitutional convention, including delegate appointment, duties, and oversight procedures.

  • Requires Arkansas to appoint 7 delegates (2 senators, 3 representatives, 2 citizens) and 3 alternate delegates to any Article V Convention, with citizens selected from recommendations by Convention of States Arkansas.

  • Mandates delegates take an oath to uphold state and federal constitutions, prohibits voting on "unauthorized amendments" outside the convention's scope, and imposes criminal penalties (Class B felony) for violations with permanent bar from public office.

  • Creates a Delegate Advisory Group led by the President Pro Tempore to provide guidance to delegates within 24 hours of request and advise the Attorney General of potential violations.

  • Entitles delegates to mileage, travel, and per diem expenses matching General Assembly members but no salary; delegates voting on unauthorized amendments are immediately replaced by alternates and their certification is revoked.

Legislative Description

To Establish The Law Concerning A Convention Called Under Article V Of The United States Constitution.

Last Action

Notification that HB1748 is now Act 835

4/13/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/5/2023
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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