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AZ HB2576
Bill
Status
2/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bob Thorpe
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AI Summary
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Creates Chapter 7 of Title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes establishing rules for Arizona delegates to an Article V constitutional convention.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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