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KS SB92

KS SB92
Creating a procedure for appointment of delegates to a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning conventions under article V of the constitution of the United States; providing for the appointment and qualifications of delegates; prescribing the duties and responsibilities thereof; authorizing instruction for delegates by the legislature; creating a joint committee of correspondence.

AI Summary

This bill creates a procedure for the appointment of delegates to a convention of the states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The key provisions include: (1) the speaker of the house, president of the senate, and governor will appoint delegates and alternate delegates to represent Kansas at the convention, with a total of five delegates and five alternates; (2) delegates and alternates must reaffirm an oath to support the U.S. and Kansas constitutions and abide by any instructions from the legislature; (3) delegates are prohibited from voting on unauthorized amendments or measures outside the scope of the convention's purpose; (4) a joint committee of correspondence will be created to communicate with the delegates and provide advisory determinations on whether actions are within the scope of the convention; and (5) the legislature will provide instructions to the delegates and alternates regarding rules and other necessary matters.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Federal and State Affairs (Senate)

Last Action

Senate Died in Committee (on 04/30/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations
  • ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/sb92/ 01/24/2023
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb92_00_0000.pdf 01/30/2023
BillText http://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/sb92_00_0000.pdf 01/25/2023
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