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OK HB1804
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gary Banz
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AI Summary
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Establishes Oklahoma law governing delegates to a federal Article V amendment convention, codified as Section 26.43 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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Prohibits delegates from voting to allow consideration or approval of any "unauthorized amendment" (proposals outside the scope of Oklahoma's legislative application or instructions); violating delegates are immediately recalled by the Speaker and President Pro Tempore and replaced by alternates.
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Requires all delegate and alternate candidates to take an oath swearing they will uphold the U.S. and Oklahoma constitutions and will not vote for unauthorized amendments.
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Mandates the Oklahoma State Legislature certify to the convention the selection of delegates and alternates, any recalls and replacements, and nullification of any unauthorized votes cast.
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Establishes criminal penalty of a misdemeanor fine up to $1,000 for any delegate who violates the oath; becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Statutes and reports; providing for delegates to a federal Article V convention; effective date.
Government
Last Action
CR; Do Pass Rules Committee
2/25/2015