Bill > HB2299

This bill, known as the "Dr. Tom Coburn Act," establishes rules and penalties related to Article V conventions, which are processes outlined in the U.S. Constitution for proposing amendments. It defines key terms such as "Commissioner" (a state representative chosen by the Legislature for a convention), "Commission" (the legislative resolution outlining the Commissioner's authority), and "Alternate commissioner" (a replacement for a Commissioner). The bill prohibits Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners from exceeding the authority granted to them by their Commission or any subsequent instructions, and violating this rule is a felony. Furthermore, it makes it a felony for anyone, without legal privilege, to bribe, threaten, intimidate, or obstruct a Commissioner, Alternate Commissioner, or a representative from another state acting in a similar capacity at a convention held in Oklahoma, or to attempt to do so. This act will take effect on November 1, 2025.