Bill Summaries: S507 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Summary date: Mar 26 2015 - View summary

    Includes whereas clauses. Authorizes delegates to be summoned and appointed to participate at the convened convention according to the terms and conditions set out in this resolution. Instructs and authorizes the state's delegates to the convention to vote to send the countermand amendment, as specified in the act, back to the states for ratification by way of the United States Congress. Prohibits delegates from voting in favor of any alternate amendment or modified version of the countermand amendment that might be introduced at the convention and instructs them to do all in their power at the convention to secure a vote that approves sending the countermand amendment back to the states for ratification. Specifies that only the countermand amendment is to be considered by the legislature for ratification. Provides that upon the enactment of this resolution and after a total of 34 states place a call under Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a countermand convention, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate must appoint members to a legislative Delegate Credential Committee (Committee). Specifies the Committee's 13 duties. Charges the chair of the state delegation with joining with other state delegations to open the convention for business, identifying other state legislatures that have approved a delegate resolution for their delegates, and working with those delegations to find agreement to each of the eight specified items. Specifies delegate duties.