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OK HB1530

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes rules for Oklahoma delegates to a federal Article V constitutional convention, prohibiting them from voting on any "unauthorized amendments" outside the scope of the convention's stated purpose
  • Requires immediate recall and replacement of any delegate who votes to consider or approve an unauthorized amendment, with the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore responsible for recall
  • Mandates all delegate candidates take an oath swearing to uphold U.S. and Oklahoma constitutions and not vote on unauthorized amendments
  • Requires the Oklahoma State Legislature to certify delegate selections, recalls, and nullification of any unauthorized votes in writing to the convention
  • Makes violation of the delegate oath a criminal misdemeanor offense

Legislative Description

Statutes and reports; providing for Article V convention; effective date; emergency.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to States' Rights

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

States Rights2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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