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AZ HB2145
Bill
Status
3/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bob Thorpe
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AI Summary
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Creates Article V convention procedures for Arizona, establishing a framework for delegates representing the state at a federal constitutional amendment convention.
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Defines "Article V application" as a resolution matching 33 other states on the same amendment subject, which triggers Congress to call a convention, and "unauthorized amendment" as any proposed amendment outside the convention's authorized scope.
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Prohibits delegates from voting on or allowing consideration of unauthorized amendments; violators must be immediately recalled and replaced by alternates.
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Requires delegates and alternates to take an oath swearing they will not vote for unauthorized amendments; violation of the oath constitutes a class 2 misdemeanor.
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Mandates the legislature or authorized committee certify in writing to the convention the selection of delegates, recall and replacement of delegates, and nullification of any unauthorized votes.
Legislative Description
Convention; delegates; limitations; oath
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
1/22/2015