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ID S1075
Bill
Status
2/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates Chapter 16 of Title 34, Idaho Code, establishing the "Uniform Limited Convention Act" to govern Idaho's participation in an Article V constitutional convention.
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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.
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Requires all delegates to take an oath accepting the limitations of authority under the act before being certified by the Secretary of State to participate in the convention.
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Establishes a 7-member Idaho delegation appointed as follows: 2 by the House of Representatives, 2 by the Senate, and 3 jointly by both chambers, with a two-thirds vote requirement for delegation decisions.
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Mandates delegates advocate for convention rules limiting discussion to proposed amendments within the scope of applications and requiring the convention to immediately dissolve after final votes on authorized amendments.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide the Article V Convention Act or "Uniform Limited Convention Act."
UNIFORM LIMITED CONVENTION ACT
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
2/12/2013