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HB 8 In Committee

General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs; delegates to convention for proposing amendments held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States; penalties. Provides for the selection by the General Assembly of delegates to attend a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States held pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States. The bill grants the General Assembly the power to recall delegates, appoint new delegates, and convene an advisory committee to oversee the conduct of delegates.

The bill provides that delegates must take an oath to adhere to the instructions of the General Assembly and any delegate who votes or otherwise acts beyond the authority granted in such instructions is guilty of a Class 5 felony.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Dec 12, 2025
Last action
Feb 18, 2026 — Left in Committee Rules
Session
2026
Momentum
31 · Low