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This bill establishes new rules and requirements for Arizona's delegation to an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. If such a convention is called, Arizona will send a delegation specifically limited to discussing and proposing amendments only within the "Legal Convention Scope," which is defined as the subject matter referenced by at least two-thirds of the states and Congress. Each delegation member must take a formal oath pledging to uphold the U.S. and Arizona Constitutions, strictly adhere to the convention's specified subject matter, and follow legislative instructions. The bill imposes serious consequences for oath violations, including immediate recall from the delegation, a minimum $5,000 civil penalty, potential criminal charges, and for voting to approve an out-of-scope amendment, classification as a Class 5 felony. Additionally, delegation members are required to report any observed oath or procedural violations to the Attorney General, Senate President, and House Speaker, with any removed members to be immediately replaced by an alternate or newly selected delegate. The bill aims to ensure that Arizona's representatives at an Article V convention remain tightly controlled and focused on the originally intended constitutional amendment purpose.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83411