A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules of the Legislature for Selecting Commissioners to an Article V Convention.
Impact
The resolution establishes a structured selection process for the commissioners, where key legislative leaders nominate candidates, and it requires a majority vote from both houses of the legislature for the approval of the commissioned slate. It also provides guidelines on how to manage vacancies among commissioners and the process for their removal or suspension. This structured approach is intended to ensure that only qualified individuals represent the state at the national level, preserving the integrity of the legislative duty involved in the amendment process.
Summary
HCR0002 is a concurrent resolution that outlines the rules for selecting commissioners who will represent the state at a convention convened under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. This convention aims to propose amendments to the Constitution. The resolution includes specific qualifications that individuals must meet to be nominated as commissioners, such as being a U.S. citizen for at least five years, a resident of the state for five years, at least 25 years old, and a registered voter. It also prohibits individuals currently registered as federal lobbyists or those holding federal office from being nominated.
Contention
Discussion around HCR0002 may touch upon the broader implications of participating in an Article V Convention, including concerns about the potential for a constitutional convention to lead to significant changes in the U.S. Constitution. Critics may express worries about the form any amendments might take and how such changes could affect state laws and governance. The resolution also includes provisions to restrict the actions of commissioners at the convention, enforcing legislative oversight on the directions given to representatives. This could be contentious among those who advocate for more autonomy for delegates attending such conventions.
Article V Convention; process for appointing commissioners and alternate commissioners to represent the State of Alabama at Article V Convention established
Establishes a legislative commission on article V conventions of the states to represent the state of New York at article V conventions; provides penalties for commissioners who exceed their scope of authority and individuals who interfere with the duties of a commissioner.
Establishes a legislative commission on article V conventions of the states to represent the state of New York at article V conventions; provides penalties for commissioners who exceed their scope of authority and individuals who interfere with the duties of a commissioner.
Article V Convention; process for appointing commissioners and alternate commissioners to represent the State of Alabama at Article V Convention established
Establishes process for selection, instruction, and oversight of commissioners to Article V convention for proposing amendments to United States Constitution; establishes criminal penalties for certain violations.
Establishes process for selection, instruction, and oversight of commissioners to Article V convention for proposing amendments to United States Constitution; establishes criminal penalties for certain violations.