HB 1530 Summary

• Establishes legal framework for Oklahoma delegates to a federal constitutional convention (Article V convention) called when 34 states pass identical applications to Congress.

• Prohibits delegates from voting to consider or approve any amendments outside the scope of the original application, with immediate recall by legislative leadership if they violate this restriction.

• Requires all delegate candidates to take an oath swearing they will not vote for unauthorized amendments and will uphold the U.S. and Oklahoma Constitutions.

• Grants the Oklahoma Legislature authority to certify delegates, recall those who violate their oath, and nullify unauthorized votes cast during the convention.

• Establishes violation of the oath as a misdemeanor offense, with an effective date of July 1, 2013, and emergency declaration for immediate implementation.