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MT SB120
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a process for Montana to select, oversee, and remove commissioners who would represent the state at an Article V constitutional convention for proposing amendments
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Requires commissioners to be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens for 10+ years, Montana residents for 5+ years, registered voters, and prohibits former federal lobbyists, federal employees, federal officeholders, or those with recent felony convictions
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Creates a 3-member Article V Commissioner Advisory Committee composed of legislators to monitor commissioners, provide guidance, and suspend or recall commissioners who exceed their authority
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Limits commissioner authority to the subject matter specified in convention applications and prohibits voting to change the one-state-one-vote rule or to alter constitutional guarantees of individual liberty including the Bill of Rights
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Requires commissioners to take an oath, file credentials with the secretary of state, and prohibits accepting gifts exceeding $200 during service; compensation matches that of state legislators
Legislative Description
Provide for article V commissioner selection and oversight
Federal Government
Last Action
(S) Died in Process
5/23/2025