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ID S1289

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Uniform Limited Convention Act in Idaho Code Chapter 16, Title 34, to govern Idaho's participation in an Article V constitutional convention if Congress calls one after receiving applications from 34 states.

  • Requires Idaho delegates to take an oath prohibiting them from voting on any proposed amendments outside the scope of Idaho's application, with automatic revocation of credentials for violations.

  • Specifies that Idaho's delegation to an Article V convention shall consist of 7 delegates: 2 appointed by the House of Representatives, 2 by the Senate, and 3 jointly by both chambers, with a 2/3 vote requirement for delegation decisions.

  • Directs 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 those amendments.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to certify all delegates in writing after they take the required oath, with no delegate authorized to serve without certification.

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

2/6/2014

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/6/2014
Judiciary and Rules2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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