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This bill establishes comprehensive procedures for selecting and managing Missouri's commissioners to an Article V Constitutional Convention, which is a rarely used method for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution outside of Congressional action. The bill specifies that Missouri will send commissioners equal to its number of congressional districts, with each district represented by one commissioner and one alternate. Commissioners must be Missouri citizens who meet qualifications for serving in the state house of representatives, with specific disqualifications for federal employees, representatives, contractors, and statewide elected officials. The selection process involves a joint legislative committee recommending at least three candidates per district, with the house and senate jointly selecting commissioners, ensuring that at least one-third of commissioners are not current state legislators. Commissioners must take an oath to follow specific instructions established by the general assembly, including voting procedures that limit each state to one vote and require Missouri's commissioners to vote based on a simple majority of their delegation. The bill also creates a mechanism for the joint legislative committee to recall commissioners who vote outside authorized instructions and provides the general assembly with the ability to modify instructions or replace commissioners at any time. Importantly, the bill emphasizes maintaining strict control over the scope and conduct of Missouri's delegation during the convention.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=163