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HI SCR132

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Laura Thielen

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to develop a recommended framework for a potential constitutional convention by October 1, 2018.

  • Directs the framework to incorporate existing and desirable good governance, campaign finance, and open records laws, including ethics requirements and prohibitions on campaign contributions from non-residents.

  • Requires the framework to address geographic distribution of delegates based on current district apportionment, applicability of the Sunshine Law, and use of modern technology for remote testimony and meeting streams.

  • Instructs the Legislative Reference Bureau to summarize how the 1978 Constitutional Convention operated, including delegate eligibility, election processes, meeting procedures, and voter ratification results.

  • Requires a cost comparison of the 1978 Constitutional Convention with projected 2020 costs adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Develop A Framework For A Potential Constitutional Convention.

Legislative Reference Bureau

Last Action

Referred to JDC, WAM.

3/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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