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AZ HB2931

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Volk

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Requires Arizona to send delegates to any Article V constitutional convention called by Congress, with delegates limited to discussing amendments within the "Legal Convention Scope."

  • Mandates delegates and alternate delegates take an oath before appointment, pledging to uphold the U.S. and Arizona constitutions and refuse consideration of amendments outside the specified subject matter.

  • Allows delegates who become aware of violations by other delegates to report them to the Attorney General, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House, with violators subject to immediate recall.

  • Imposes civil penalties of at least $5,000 and potential criminal charges for delegates who violate the oath or vote to approve amendments outside the Legal Convention Scope; voting for such amendments constitutes a Class 5 felony.

  • Defines "Legal Convention Scope" as subject matter referenced in calls from at least two-thirds of states AND in Congress's call for the convention.

Legislative Description

Convention of states; delegation; oath

Legislature

Last Action

House read second time

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/12/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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