A Concurrent Resolution establishing a delegation to represent the Commonwealth at the Amendment Convention pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States entitled the Article V Amendment Convention and limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant State Legislatures authority to countermand and rescind any mandate issued by any Branch of the Federal Government or their agencies that encroach on states' rights and the personal liberties of their citizens.
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Overview
This Concurrent Resolution establishes a delegation to represent Pennsylvania at the Article V Amendment Convention, with the specific goal of proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This proposed amendment would grant state legislatures the authority to countermand and rescind any federal mandate – including statutes, executive orders, judicial decisions, and agency regulations – that are deemed to infringe on state rights or the personal liberties of citizens. The resolution outlines procedures for selecting delegates, defining their duties, and ensuring they adhere to the legislature’s instructions during the convention.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Pennsylvania to send delegates to the Article V Amendment Convention.
- Defines the scope of the proposed amendment: allowing state legislatures to nullify federal mandates.
- Establishes a process for selecting and appointing delegates, including a credentialing committee.
- Specifies the duties of delegates, including voting on the countermand amendment and reporting to the legislature.
- Outlines rules for alternates to the convention, limiting their role.
- Requires delegates to adhere to the legislature’s instructions and prohibits deviations.
- Creates a Delegate Credential Committee to oversee delegate selection and qualifications.
- Details specific oaths delegates must take and pledges they must sign.
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- Pennsylvania State Legislature
- State Legislatures nationwide
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