SB112 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr Senator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Article V Convention, appointment of delegates by the Legislature, qualifications, recall, oath

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.

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.

This bill would provide that delegates and alternative delegates may be reimbursed for certain expenses related to service.

This bill would also require delegates and alternative delegates to execute an oath, which is filed with the Secretary of State.

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Subjects

Article V Convention