SB272

Creating a procedure for appointment of delegates to a convention of the states under article V of the constitution of the United States and prescribing the duties and responsibilities of such delegates.

Introduced·2/18/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB272 establishes a procedure for appointing delegates to an Article V convention and outlines their duties and responsibilities.

Kansas SB272 creates a procedure for appointing delegates to an Article V convention, a gathering called by states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The speaker of the house, the senate president, and the governor appoint five delegates and five alternate delegates each. Delegates must take an oath to support the U.S. and Kansas constitutions and follow legislative instructions. They cannot vote on unauthorized amendments. The legislature or legislative coordinating council can recall delegates.

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Current
Federal and State Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs

Feb 18, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced