This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 41-1108, which outlines the process for ratifying amendments to the United States Constitution. Under the new law, any approved amendment must be ratified by a bill passed by the legislature and approved by the governor. Additionally, it establishes penalties for "faithless constitutional convention delegates," defining them as individuals who do not adhere to the specified legal convention scope. Such delegates would face a class 2 felony charge, a civil penalty of at least $5,000, and immediate recall from their delegation.

The bill also mandates that all delegates take an oath of office affirming their commitment to uphold the Constitution and adhere to the instructions from the Arizona legislature. It includes definitions for key terms such as "delegate," "faithless constitutional convention delegate," and "legal convention scope." Furthermore, it requires delegates to report any violations of the oath to the appropriate authorities, ensuring accountability within the delegation. The bill also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1108