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MS SB2796

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Article V Convention Faithless Delegate Act to establish procedures for appointing delegates to a convention proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Provides for immediate removal of any delegate who violates voting restrictions, with such votes rendered void and replacement by an alternate delegate.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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