HB1748

House Bill 1748 establishes the legal framework for the State of Arkansas to participate in a convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution. It defines the selection process for seven delegates and three alternate delegates, who will consist of members of the state legislature and appointed private citizens. The bill mandates that delegates follow legislative instructions regarding the scope of the convention and prohibits them from voting on unauthorized amendments. It requires delegates to take an oath and establishes a Delegate Advisory Group to provide guidance and oversight. Violations of the oath or voting against legislative instructions can result in the removal of a delegate and the nullification of their vote. Furthermore, the bill specifies that knowingly violating the oath constitutes a Class B felony, punishable by imprisonment and a permanent ban from holding public office.