Convention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention for

HB 4444 would impose penalties on West Virginia delegates attending a Convention of States (a proposed meeting to amend the U.S. Constitution) who exceed their assigned authority. Delegates who deviate from their mandate would face mandatory immediate recall, fines of $100,000 to $500,000, up to 10 years in prison, and voided votes. The bill directly affects state delegates selected to represent West Virginia at such conventions. It establishes these consequences to ensure delegates strictly adhere to their pre-defined roles during constitutional convention proceedings.