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IL HB2596
Bill
Status
1/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Robert Martwick
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AI Summary
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Amends the U.S. Constitution Amendment Act to establish requirements for delegates representing Illinois at an Article V constitutional convention.
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Defines key terms including "Article V application," "Article V convention," "delegate," "legislative instructions," and "unauthorized amendment."
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Prohibits delegates from supporting or approving any proposed amendments outside the scope of the Article V application and legislative instructions provided by the General Assembly.
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Requires delegates to take an oath promising to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and Illinois, and to act only in accordance with the Article V application and legislative instructions.
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Mandates immediate recall and replacement of any delegate who violates these restrictions, with the General Assembly certifying delegate selection, replacements, and nullification of unauthorized actions to the convention.
Legislative Description
US CONSTIT-AMEND CONVENTION
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/8/2019