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GA HB929
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Barr
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AI Summary
- Establishes procedures for selecting Georgia's delegates and alternate delegates to a federal Article V constitutional convention, with appointments made by the General Assembly through joint resolution requiring a majority vote in each chamber
- Requires delegates to be Georgia residents, registered voters, at least 18 years old, not registered as lobbyists, and not holding any federal office; alternate delegates must meet the same qualifications
- Authorizes the General Assembly to recall and replace any delegate or alternate delegate at any time, and requires the Governor to call a special session if the legislature is not in session when delegates must be appointed
- Requires all delegates and alternate delegates to execute a written oath to support the U.S. and Georgia constitutions and faithfully follow instructions adopted by the General Assembly, with the oath filed with the Secretary of State before the Governor issues a commission
- Provides delegates and alternate delegates mileage and travel expenses equivalent to those of legislative interim study committee members, but no salary or per diem, funded from General Assembly appropriations
Legislative Description
State government; provide definitions; Article V convention delegates; provisions
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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