SB200 Alabama 2014 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Article V Convention, appointment of delegates by the Legislature, qualifications, recall, oath
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under Article V of the United States
Constitution, Congress must call a convention upon
the application of the Legislatures of two-thirds
of the states to consider proposed amendments to
the Constitution. Proposed amendments must then be
ratified by three-fourths of the states</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide for the
qualification and appointment of delegates and
alternate delegates to represent Alabama at an
Article V Convention and would provide for the
recall of a delegate</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide that delegates and
alternative delegates may be reimbursed for certain
expenses related to service</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also require delegates and
alternative delegates to execute an oath, which is
filed with the Secretary of State</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to Article V Conventions; to provide for
the qualifications and appointment of delegates and alternate
delegates to represent this state at an Article V Convention;
to provide for the recall of a delegate; to provide for the
reimbursement for certain expenses; to require delegates and
alternate delegates to execute an oath; and to provide for the
filing of the oath with the Secretary of State.
</p>
Subjects
Article V Convention
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2014 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| January 23, 2014 | S | Reported from Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections as Favorable |
| January 15, 2014 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB200 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |