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Contested bill to set rules for Article V convention delegates draws public support and opposition; committee motion to pass by indefinitely made
Summary
Senate Bill 1138, which would set state rules for appointing and governing delegates if an Article V convention is called, drew lengthy public testimony both supporting and opposing the measure and prompted a motion to pass by indefinitely during the committee hearing.
Senate Bill 1138, proposing a statutory framework for the selection, regulation and conduct of Virginia delegates if an Article V convention to amend the U.S. Constitution is called, produced extended testimony both for and against and prompted a procedural motion to pass the bill by indefinitely.
Sponsor Senator Sturtevant introduced the bill as a preparatory measure: "This bill... sets up the framework, so that when a Article 5 constitutional convention is called for, we have a framework and process for the selection, and regulation of delegates to that convention," he said. The sponsor emphasized the…
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