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AR HB1748
Bill
Status
4/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mary Bentley
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AI Summary
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Establishes Arkansas law governing the state's participation in an Article V constitutional convention, including delegate appointment, duties, and oversight procedures.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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