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MS SB2796
Bill
Status
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Sojourner
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AI Summary
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Creates the Article V Convention Faithless Delegate Act to establish procedures for appointing delegates to a convention proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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Requires the Legislature to appoint delegates and alternate delegates who must be Mississippi residents and take an oath to follow legislative instructions regarding the convention's scope and permitted amendments.
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Prohibits delegates from voting on proposed amendments that differ from the exact text in the application calling for the convention or that fall outside the scope defined by legislative instructions.
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Provides for immediate removal of any delegate who violates voting restrictions, with such votes rendered void and replacement by an alternate delegate.
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Establishes criminal penalties of up to two years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $2,000 for delegates who knowingly and willfully violate the restrictions.
Legislative Description
Constitution; create procedure for selection of delegates to U.S. Constitution convention.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015