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OH HB67

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Riordan McClain

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes procedures for Ohio to appoint an odd number of delegates to an Article V constitutional convention when called by Congress after two-thirds of state legislatures apply

  • Delegates must be U.S. citizens and Ohio residents for at least 5 years, at least 25 years old, registered voters, and cannot have been federal employees, lobbyists, or held federal office within the past 5-10 years

  • Creates a 3-member advisory committee of General Assembly members to monitor delegates, provide guidance within 24 hours upon request, and immediately recall delegates who exceed their authority

  • Prohibits delegates from voting to change the one-state-one-vote rule, supporting amendments that alter constitutional liberty guarantees (Bill of Rights, 13th-15th, 19th, 23rd-24th, 26th amendments), or accepting gifts over $200

  • Violations of delegate restrictions constitute a third-degree felony, and delegates may be recalled by the General Assembly or advisory committee at any time for any reason

Legislative Description

Establish appointment procedures for a convention of states

National or International Resolution

Last Action

Referred to committee: Government Oversight

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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