The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the selection, oversight, and removal of commissioners who will represent Montana at an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It introduces new sections that define key terms such as "advisory committee," "commissioner," and "delegation," and outlines the qualifications required for commissioners, including citizenship, residency, age, and restrictions on prior federal employment and felony convictions. The selection process mandates that commissioners be appointed through a joint resolution of the legislature, and it allows for their removal by a majority vote or by the advisory committee if necessary.
Additionally, the bill details the responsibilities and limitations of the commissioners, including the requirement to take an oath of office and the prohibition against accepting gifts exceeding a specified value. It establishes an advisory committee composed of legislative members to oversee the commissioners and ensure compliance with their defined authority. The advisory committee is empowered to monitor commissioner actions and can initiate removal if a commissioner exceeds their authority. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that Montana's representation at the convention is accountable and operates within a clearly defined legal framework.