Amendments Convention Called Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution - Delegation to the Convention
This bill establishes procedures for Maryland to appoint delegates and an advisory committee if an Article V constitutional convention is called. It sets specific qualifications for commissioners (e.g., 5 years Maryland residency, no federal lobbying in the past 5 years, no federal employment in the past 10 years), requires a formal oath, and outlines removal processes. The law would activate in the next General Assembly session after 34 states trigger the convention process under Article V. It is purely procedural and does not propose any constitutional amendments.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
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Justin Ready
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