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GA SB206
Bill
Status
Passed
4/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
- Establishes a 7-member delegation to represent Georgia at any Article V constitutional convention called by Congress, with 2 delegates appointed each by the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Governor, and a 7th chosen by affirmative vote of at least 4 of the initial 6 appointees
- Prohibits delegates from voting to consider or approve any "unauthorized amendment" — defined as a proposed constitutional amendment outside the subject matter of Georgia's application, the congressional call, or legislative instructions
- Authorizes immediate recall of any delegate who votes on an unauthorized amendment by majority vote of the Speaker, Senate President, and Governor, with that delegate's unauthorized vote nullified
- Requires each delegate to take an oath to uphold the U.S. and Georgia constitutions and not vote on unauthorized amendments, with oath violations subject to criminal penalties under Code Section 16-10-1 (violation of oath by public officer)
- Conditions the Act's effectiveness on the General Assembly adopting an Article V convention application resolution during the 2013–2014 biennium; absent such adoption, the Act would stand repealed on January 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions
Last Action
Act 641
4/29/2014
Full Bill Text
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