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AZ HB2576

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bob Thorpe

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-first Legislature - First Regular Session (2013)

AI Summary

  • Creates Chapter 7 of Title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes establishing rules for Arizona delegates to an Article V constitutional convention.

  • Prohibits delegates from voting to allow consideration of or approve any "unauthorized amendment" (proposed amendments outside the subject matter of the Article V application or legislative instructions).

  • Requires each delegate to take an oath affirming they will uphold the U.S. and Arizona constitutions and will not vote for unauthorized amendments; violation is classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor.

  • Authorizes immediate recall and replacement of delegates who violate these provisions with designated alternates, with certification of all delegate selections, replacements, and nullified votes to be provided to the convention.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Convention; delegates; limitations; oath

Last Action

Referred to House FFR Committee

2/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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