This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding the ratification of amendments to the United States Constitution and the conduct of delegates at constitutional conventions. Under the new provisions, any approved amendment must be ratified by a bill passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. It establishes the offense of being a "faithless constitutional convention delegate," which is classified as a class 2 felony and carries a civil penalty of at least $5,000. Additionally, such delegates must be immediately recalled from their delegation if they violate their oath of office, which includes a commitment to uphold the Constitution and adhere to the specified legal convention scope.

The bill also introduces definitions for key terms such as "delegate," "faithless constitutional convention delegate," and "legal convention scope." It requires delegates to take a specific oath before accepting their appointment, emphasizing their obligation to follow the instructions from the Legislature and the legal convention scope. Furthermore, it includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. Overall, these changes aim to enhance accountability and clarity in the process of constitutional amendments and the role of delegates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1634.01
House Engrossed Version: 41-1108