This bill establishes a framework for the appointment, qualifications, and responsibilities of delegates representing Kansas at an Article V convention, which is called to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It defines key terms such as "delegate," "alternate delegate," and "unauthorized amendment," and outlines the appointment process, which involves the speaker of the house, the president of the senate, and the governor. Each delegate and alternate delegate must reaffirm an oath to support both the U.S. Constitution and the Kansas Constitution, and they are prohibited from voting on unauthorized amendments. The bill also allows for the recall of delegates and mandates that any vacancies be filled according to established law.
Additionally, the bill creates a joint committee of correspondence responsible for communication between the delegates and the legislature, ensuring that all proposed rules and amendments are directed to this committee. The committee must respond to requests for advisory determinations regarding the scope of the Article V application within specified timeframes. The legislature is tasked with providing instructions to the delegates at the time of their appointment, which can be amended as necessary. This act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.