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NC S507

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Hise

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes North Carolina to send delegates to an Article V constitutional convention to propose a "countermand amendment" allowing states to nullify federal laws, executive orders, and judicial decisions by a 60% vote of state legislatures.

  • Establishes a Delegate Credential Committee of 6 legislators (3 House, 3 Senate) to appoint and oversee convention delegates, who must take an oath to follow the resolution's instructions and cannot deviate from the specified amendment language.

  • Requires delegates to vote solely to send the specified countermand amendment to the states for ratification and prohibits voting for any alternative or modified version of the amendment.

  • Sets detailed instructions for the state delegation chair to work with other state delegations to ensure at least 26 states support the countermand amendment, establish convention rules, and complete business within 21 days (maximum 180 days).

  • Specifies the exact text of the proposed Amendment XXVIII allowing state legislatures to countermand federal laws and actions by 60% vote within an 18-month timeframe, with criminal penalties for officials obstructing the process.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendnt Convention/Countermand

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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