U.S. Constitution; delegates to attend convention to amend. (HB1421)

Introduced By

Del. Brenda Pogge (R-Williamsburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Convention to amend the United States Constitution; delegates. Provides for the selection by the General Assembly of delegates, alternate delegates, and observers to attend a convention called for by the states to amend the United States Constitution and grants the General Assembly the power to recall delegates, alternate delegates, and observers and appoint new delegates, alternate delegates, and observers. The bill provides that delegates must take an oath to adhere to the instructions of the General Assembly and a delegate who violates his oath is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/19/2012Committee
12/19/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102986D
12/19/2012Referred to Committee on Rules
12/20/2012Impact statement from VCSC (HB1421)
01/18/2013Impact statement from DPB (HB1421)
01/31/2013Tabled in Rules

Comments

James writes:

This is a bad idea. Opening a CONstitution CONvention is a very bad idea. Just a little history when we had the Articles of Confederation we as a state had more power and rights and so did the residents. We they convened they ended up with a Constitution that took rights away from the states and individuals. Now a days we would end up with hardely any rights and no states rights etc. Look at whats come out of Washington and many of our states lately. NDAA, indefenant detentions, warrentless spying at EVERY level, Kill lists, jailed for raw milk etc. No good can come of this and the federal government doesnt listen to the people or states as it is. It doesnt even abide by the constitution any more. Look at the ObamaCare law which mandates I purchase a healthcare insurance plan from a private corp just for being alive in this once wonderful country. Even if its a tax as Supreme court says, All tax bills must originate from the HOUSE of congress NOT the senate. The ObamaCare came from the Senate, which was written by the insurance companies. Enjoy the rate hikes now they have a monopoly and your forced to buy it.