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A 4907

Establishes process for selection, instruction, and oversight of commissioners to Article V convention for proposing amendments to United States Constitution; establishes criminal penalties for certain violations.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by John DiMaio and 4 co-sponsors

This bill establishes a process for selecting, instructing, and overseeing state commissioners to an Article V constitutional convention, with criminal penalties for violations.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4907

Summary of Bill A 4907

Purpose and Intent

This bill establishes a process for selecting, instructing, and overseeing commissioners who would represent the state at an Article V convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution. It also establishes criminal penalties for certain violations related to this process.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state legislature to appoint commissioners to attend and vote at an Article V convention
  • Mandates that commissioners follow specific instructions and limits set by the legislature
  • Prohibits commissioners from voting on or proposing amendments that exceed the scope of the legislature's instructions
  • Imposes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for commissioners who violate their instructions or exceed their authority

Who/What is Affected

  • The state legislature, which would be responsible for appointing and instructing commissioners to an Article V convention
  • Commissioners selected to represent the state at a potential Article V constitutional convention
  • The Article V convention process itself, by establishing state-level oversight and restrictions on commissioner behavior

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the state Assembly on February 10, 2025 and has been referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee
  • If enacted, the law would take effect immediately and apply to any future Article V convention that the state may participate in

Overall, this bill aims to establish a framework for the state's involvement in an Article V constitutional convention, including clear guidelines and accountability measures for the commissioners who would represent the state's interests at such a convention.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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