Michigan HB5151 establishes penalties for exceeding authority and obstructing commissioners at an Article V convention.

Michigan HB5151 creates penalties for actions taken by commissioners at an Article V convention. It prohibits commissioners from exceeding their authority, which is defined by the commission and any subsequent instructions from the legislature. Exceeding authority is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. The bill also prohibits individuals from bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing commissioners, with penalties for such actions also being a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

Michigan HB5151 establishes penalties for exceeding authority and obstructing commissioners at an Article V convention.

Michigan HB5151 creates penalties for actions taken by commissioners at an Article V convention. It prohibits commissioners from exceeding their authority, which is defined by the commission and any subsequent instructions from the legislature. Exceeding authority is a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. The bill also prohibits individuals from bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing commissioners, with penalties for such actions also being a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.