SB 191 Summary

• Establishes procedures for Oklahoma to appoint 5 delegates and 5 alternate delegates to a federal Article V constitutional convention, with appointment split between the Senate, House, and joint votes.

• Requires delegates and alternates to be Oklahoma residents, registered voters, at least 18 years old, not lobbyists, and not holding federal office; mandates they take an oath to follow legislative instructions.

• Authorizes the Legislature to adopt and amend joint resolutions providing instructions to delegates on rules of procedure and matters related to the Article V convention.

• Classifies it as a felony punishable by at least one year in the State Penitentiary for a delegate to knowingly vote outside the scope of legislative instructions; allows forfeiture of appointment and revocation of credentials for violations.

• Creates an Article V convention delegate advisory group consisting of three judges to provide guidance to delegates and advise the Attorney General on compliance with Oklahoma law within 24 hours of request.