SB549 — General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs, etc.

Summary

General Assembly; intergovernmental affairs, etc.

Bill Text

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This bill amends 5 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 30-173.1, 30-173.2, 30-173.3, 30-173.4, 30-173.5.

• 30-173.1

  A. This chapter shall apply to any convention for proposing amendments

  Inserts “A. This chapter shall apply to any convention for proposing amendments”.

• 30-173.1

  held under

  Inserts “held under”.

• 30-173.1

  Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

  Inserts “Article V of the Constitution of the United States.”.

• 30-173.1

  B. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

  Inserts “B. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:”.

• 30-173.1

  "Advisory committee" means a committee consisting of members selected by each chamber of the General Assembly using the process defined in this chapter to perform the duties defined in this chapter.

  Inserts “"Advisory committee" means a committee consisting of members selected by each chamber of the General Assembly using the process defined in this chapter to perform the duties defined in this chapter.”.

• 30-173.1

  "Chamber" means either the Senate or the House of Delegates of the General Assembly.

  Inserts “"Chamber" means either the Senate or the House of Delegates of the General Assembly.”.

• 30-173.1

  "Commissioning resolution" means the resolution adopted by the Senate and the House of Delegates of the General Assembly that sets forth the names of the appointed delegates, their commissions, and instructions.

  Inserts “"Commissioning resolution" means the resolution adopted by the Senate and the House of Delegates of the General Assembly that sets forth the names of the appointed delegates, their commissions, and instructions.”.

• 30-173.1

  "Delegate" means a person selected by resolution of the General Assembly as provided in this chapter to represent the Commonwealth at any convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

  Inserts “"Delegate" means a person selected by resolution of the General Assembly as provided in this chapter to represent the Commonwealth at any convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.”.

• 30-173.1

  "Delegation" means the group of delegates and interim delegates chosen by the General Assembly to attend any convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

  Inserts “"Delegation" means the group of delegates and interim delegates chosen by the General Assembly to attend any convention for proposing amendments held under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.”.

• 30-173.1

  "Interim delegate" means a person selected by the advisory committee pursuant to § 30-173.

  Inserts “"Interim delegate" means a person selected by the advisory committee pursuant to § 30-173.”.

• 30-173.1

  3

  Inserts “3”.

• 30-173.1

  to fill a vacancy in the delegation.

  Inserts “to fill a vacancy in the delegation.”.

• 30-173.2

  At the time of his appointment, and throughout his commissionable service, a delegate shall:

  Inserts “At the time of his appointment, and throughout his commissionable service, a delegate shall:”.

• 30-173.2

  1. Have been a United States citizen for not less than five years;

  Inserts “1. Have been a United States citizen for not less than five years;”.

• 30-173.2

  2. Have been a legal resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia for not less than five years;

  Inserts “2. Have been a legal resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia for not less than five years;”.

• 30-173.2

  3. Be at least 25 years of age;

  Inserts “3. Be at least 25 years of age;”.

• 30-173.2

  4. Be an active registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia;

  Inserts “4. Be an active registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia;”.

• 30-173.2

  5. Not have been registered or have been required to register as a federal lobbyist at any time within the last five years;

  Inserts “5. Not have been registered or have been required to register as a federal lobbyist at any time within the last five years;”.

• 30-173.2

  6. Not have been a federal contractor or employee, other than a member of the United States Armed Forces, at any time within the last 10 years;

  Inserts “6. Not have been a federal contractor or employee, other than a member of the United States Armed Forces, at any time within the last 10 years;”.

• 30-173.2

  7. Not have held a federal elected or appointed office at any time within the last 10 years;

  Inserts “7. Not have held a federal elected or appointed office at any time within the last 10 years;”.

• 30-173.2

  8. Not have had any felony convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude;

  Inserts “8. Not have had any felony convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude;”.

• 30-173.2

  9. Not have had any felony convictions within the last 10 years; and

  Inserts “9. Not have had any felony convictions within the last 10 years; and”.

• 30-173.2

  10. Not hold a statewide office while performing the duties of delegate or interim delegate.

  Inserts “10. Not hold a statewide office while performing the duties of delegate or interim delegate.”.

• 30-173.3

  A. All delegates shall be named by a resolution passed by both chambers of the General Assembly. The General Assembly shall maintain an odd number of delegates in the delegation. Any vacancies shall be filled by the advisory committee's selection of an interim delegate until such time as

  Inserts “A. All delegates shall be named by a resolution passed by both chambers of the General Assembly. The General Assembly shall maintain an odd number of delegates in the delegation. Any vacancies shall be filled by the advisory committee's selection of an interim delegate until such time as”.

• 30-173.3

  the legislature

  Inserts “the legislature”.

• 30-173.3

  vote

  Inserts “vote”.

• 30-173.3

  s

  Inserts “s”.

• 30-173.3

  to

  Inserts “to”.

• 30-173.3

  select a permanent replacement.

  Inserts “select a permanent replacement.”.

• 30-173.3

  B. A delegate or interim delegate may be recalled or removed at any time and for any reason by a joint resolution of the General Assembly or, if the General Assembly is not in session, may be recalled and suspended from his duties by the advisory committee, pending a vote of the legislature. A delegate or interim delegate shall be recalled or suspended by the advisory committee pursuant to a determination under § 30-173.10 that he has exceeded the scope of his authority.

  Inserts “B. A delegate or interim delegate may be recalled or removed at any time and for any reason by a joint resolution of the General Assembly or, if the General Assembly is not in session, may be recalled and suspended from his duties by the advisory committee, pending a vote of the legislature. A delegate or interim delegate shall be recalled or suspended by the advisory committee pursuant to a determination under § 30-173.10 that he has exceeded the scope of his authority.”.

• 30-173.4

  A. The commissioning resolution shall include the following components:

  Inserts “A. The commissioning resolution shall include the following components:”.

• 30-173.4

  1. A delegate shall not vote for or otherwise promote any change to the rule that each state has one vote; and

  Inserts “1. A delegate shall not vote for or otherwise promote any change to the rule that each state has one vote; and”.

• 30-173.4

  2. A delegate shall not vote in favor of any proposed amendment that would alter the text of the specific guarantees of individual liberty established by the Constitution of the United States, including the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-Third, Twenty-Fourth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

  Inserts “2. A delegate shall not vote in favor of any proposed amendment that would alter the text of the specific guarantees of individual liberty established by the Constitution of the United States, including the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-Third, Twenty-Fourth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States.”.

• 30-173.4

  B. If a commissioning resolution is passed pursuant to an Article V Convention of the States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the commissioning resolution shall clearly state the scope of the delegates' authority, which shall be limited by:

  Inserts “B. If a commissioning resolution is passed pursuant to an Article V Convention of the States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States, the commissioning resolution shall clearly state the scope of the delegates' authority, which shall be limited by:”.

• 30-173.4

  1. The subject matter enumerated in the state resolutions in application to the Congress of the United States to call the Article V Convention; and

  Inserts “1. The subject matter enumerated in the state resolutions in application to the Congress of the United States to call the Article V Convention; and”.

• 30-173.4

  2. Any additional instructions from the General Assembly, whether in the commissioning resolution or issued thereafter.

  Inserts “2. Any additional instructions from the General Assembly, whether in the commissioning resolution or issued thereafter.”.

• 30-173.4

  C. The General Assembly may provide additional instructions at any time via

  Inserts “C. The General Assembly may provide additional instructions at any time via”.

• 30-173.4

  a

  Inserts “a”.

• 30-173.4

  subsequent commissioning resolution, a copy of which the Clerk of the House of Delegates shall provide to each delegate and to the advisory committee.

  Inserts “subsequent commissioning resolution, a copy of which the Clerk of the House of Delegates shall provide to each delegate and to the advisory committee.”.

• 30-173.5

  A. Each delegate shall, before exercising any function of the position, execute the following oath in writing:

  Inserts “A. Each delegate shall, before exercising any function of the position, execute the following oath in writing:”.

Action History

1. January 30, 2026

   S Failed to report (defeated) in Rules (4-Y 10-N)

2. January 20, 2026

   S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB549)

3. January 20, 2026

   S Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 1:44 pm)

4. January 14, 2026

   S Referred to Committee on Rules

5. January 14, 2026

   S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101036D

Sponsors

• Jr. Glen H. Sturtevant · Primary

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