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ID S1362

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Uniform Limited Convention Act of 2012" to regulate Idaho's participation in an Article V constitutional convention if Congress calls one after receiving applications from 34 states.

  • Prohibits Idaho delegates from voting on any proposed amendments outside the scope of Idaho's application to the convention, with violations resulting in automatic credential revocation.

  • Requires all delegates to take an oath accepting the limits of authority before receiving certification from the Secretary of State.

  • Creates a seven-member delegation consisting of two delegates appointed by the House, two by the Senate, and three appointed jointly by both chambers, requiring a two-thirds vote to constitute delegation action.

  • Instructs delegates to advocate for convention rules limiting discussion to amendments within the scope of applications and requiring the convention to dissolve immediately after voting on authorized amendments.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide the Article V Convention Act or "No Runaway Convention" Act.

UNIFORM LIMITED CONVENTION ACT

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate

3/14/2012

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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