Bill > HB2908

This bill establishes new rules for how Arizona would handle proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution, particularly concerning delegates to a potential constitutional convention. It mandates that any approved amendment must be ratified by a bill passed by the Arizona Legislature and signed by the governor. Furthermore, it defines a "faithless constitutional convention delegate" as someone who knowingly votes or takes action outside the scope of the convention's specified purpose, as determined by Congress and at least two-thirds of the states, as well as Arizona's own legislative instructions. Such a delegate would be guilty of a class 2 felony, a serious crime, and face a civil penalty of at least $5,000, and would be immediately removed from their position. Delegates would be required to take a specific oath, vowing to uphold the U.S. and Arizona Constitutions and to vote only on amendments related to the convention's stated purpose, and to report any violations of this oath. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest of the law would still stand.

Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84763