South Dakota HB1196 establishes rules for delegates to an Article V convention, including qualifications, conduct, and voting restrictions.

South Dakota HB1196 outlines the process for appointing delegates to an Article V convention, which is a convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution. The bill specifies that the Legislature will appoint five delegates by joint resolution. It sets forth qualifications for delegates, including residency, age, and disqualifications such as being a federal employee or lobbyist. Delegates must take an oath to uphold the U.S. and South Dakota Constitutions and may not vote for amendments outside the scope of the convention's purpose.

South Dakota HB1196 establishes rules for delegates to an Article V convention, including qualifications, conduct, and voting restrictions.

South Dakota HB1196 outlines the process for appointing delegates to an Article V convention, which is a convention for proposing amendments to the United States Constitution. The bill specifies that the Legislature will appoint five delegates by joint resolution. It sets forth qualifications for delegates, including residency, age, and disqualifications such as being a federal employee or lobbyist. Delegates must take an oath to uphold the U.S. and South Dakota Constitutions and may not vote for amendments outside the scope of the convention's purpose.