Signed by Governor Scott Walker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes and provides regulations for Wisconsin's participation in a constitutional convention.

Highlights:

• Authorizes Wisconsin to participate in a constitutional convention under Article V, which would be called for by Congress only after the request of at least two-thirds of the states (Sec. 1).

• Requires the Wisconsin legislature and Governor to appoint 7 delegates to attend the convention (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits delegates from considering, voting for, or approving an amendment that is not within the scope of the reason for which the convention has been called (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that any delegate in violation of the above may be immediately dismissed and replaced upon a majority approval (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that once a convention has been called for, a Joint Committee of Correspondence will be established for the following purposes (Sec. 1):

• Directing and facilitating all communications and notifications with delegates;

• Organizing and regulating adaptations to the rules of the convention; and

• Mandating quorum and necessary procedural matters for the convention.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes and provides regulations for Wisconsin's participation in a constitutional convention.

Highlights:

• Authorizes Wisconsin to participate in a constitutional convention under Article V, which would be called for by Congress only after the request of at least two-thirds of the states (Sec. 1).

• Requires the Wisconsin legislature and Governor to appoint 7 delegates to attend the convention (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits delegates from considering, voting for, or approving an amendment that is not within the scope of the reason for which the convention has been called (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that any delegate in violation of the above may be immediately dismissed and replaced upon a majority approval (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that once a convention has been called for, a Joint Committee of Correspondence will be established for the following purposes (Sec. 1):

• Directing and facilitating all communications and notifications with delegates;

• Organizing and regulating adaptations to the rules of the convention; and

• Mandating quorum and necessary procedural matters for the convention.

Full Bill Text