Maryland SB517 establishes procedures for appointing a delegation to an amendments convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.

Maryland SB517 outlines the process for appointing a delegation to an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The bill mandates that the General Assembly appoint a delegation and an advisory committee once the required number of states invoke Article V. The delegation consists of seven commissioners appointed by a majority vote in a joint session of the General Assembly. The advisory committee, composed of members from the House, Senate, and General Assembly, oversees the delegation. Commissioners must meet specific qualifications, including being U.S.

Maryland SB517 establishes procedures for appointing a delegation to an amendments convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.

Maryland SB517 outlines the process for appointing a delegation to an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The bill mandates that the General Assembly appoint a delegation and an advisory committee once the required number of states invoke Article V. The delegation consists of seven commissioners appointed by a majority vote in a joint session of the General Assembly. The advisory committee, composed of members from the House, Senate, and General Assembly, oversees the delegation. Commissioners must meet specific qualifications, including being U.S.