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Model Article V Criminal Penalties Bill

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A Bill to Establish Criminal Penalties for Certain Acts Related to an

Article V Convention for Proposing Amendments

SECTION 1

.

Definitions. As used in this [chapter/law],

A.

“Commissioner” means a person selected by resolution of the

[legislature/general assembly] to represent this state at an Article V
convention for proposing amendments;

B.

“Commission” means the resolution or other measure adopted by the

[legislature/general assembly] which sets forth the names of the appointed

commissioners, the scope of their authority, and other instructions;

C.

“Interim Commissioner” means a person selected to fill a vacancy in

the delegation.

SECTION 2.

Exceeding the Scope of a Commissioner’s Authority.

A.

A commissioner or interim commissioner to a convention for proposing
amendments held under Article V of the United States Constitution

shall not exceed the scope of his or her authority when acting as a

commissioner or interim commissioner. A commissioner or interim

commissioner exceeds the scope of his or her authority by voting or

otherwise acting beyond the authority granted in his or her

commission, as altered by any duly-issued subsequent instructions

provided before the vote or other action.

B.

A commissioner or interim commissioner who exceeds the scope of his

or her authority shall be guilty of a level [ ] felony.

SECTION 3

.

Interference with a Commissioner’s Duties. Any individual who,

while not being privileged by law, knowingly bribes, threatens, intimidates or

obstructs a commissioner, interim commissioner, or a person representing

another state in the capacity of a commissioner or interim commissioner at a
convention held in this state, in the performance of his or her duties, or attempts

to do so, commits a level [ ] felony.

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