§ 3-18-101. Application of Chapter
This chapter shall apply whenever an Article V convention is called.
§ 3-18-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Alternate delegate” means an individual elected as an alternate delegate as provided by this chapter; “Article V convention” means a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United […]
§ 3-18-103. Joint Resolution to Provide Instructions
At the time delegates and alternate delegates are elected, the general assembly shall adopt a joint resolution to provide instructions to the delegates and alternate delegates regarding the following: The rules of procedure; and Any other matter relating to the Article V convention that the general assembly considers necessary. The general assembly may amend the […]
§ 3-18-104. Duties of Alternate Delegates — Votes and Attempted Votes Made Outside of Instructions and Established Limits Void — Forfeiture of Delegate’s Appointment
An alternate delegate shall: Act in the place of the alternate delegate’s paired delegate when the alternate delegate’s paired delegate is absent from the Article V convention; or Replace the alternate delegate’s paired delegate if the alternate delegate’s paired delegate vacates the office. A vote cast by a delegate or an alternate delegate at an […]
§ 3-18-105. Application to Call Convention of No Effect if All Delegates and Alternates Vote or Attempt to Vote Outside Scope of Instructions and Established Limits
The application of the general assembly to call an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States ceases to be a continuing application and shall be treated as having no effect if all of the delegates and alternate delegates vote or attempt to vote outside the scope of: The instructions […]
§ 3-18-106. Offense of Delegate or Alternate Knowingly or Intentionally Voting or Attempting to Vote Outside of Scope of Instructions or Established Limits — Class E Felony
It is an offense for a delegate or alternate delegate to knowingly or intentionally vote or attempt to vote outside the scope of: The instructions established by a joint resolution adopted under § 3-18-103; or The limits placed by the general assembly in a joint resolution that calls for an Article V convention for the […]
§ 3-18-107. Qualifications for Appointment as Delegate or Alternate Delegate
An individual must satisfy the following requirements to be appointed as a delegate or as an alternate delegate to an Article V convention: The individual shall be a resident of Tennessee for at least one (1) full year immediately prior to the appointment; The individual shall be a registered voter in Tennessee; The individual shall […]
§ 3-18-108. Number of Delegates to Be Appointed — Special Session to Be Called if General Assembly Not in Session
Whenever an Article V convention is called, the general assembly shall appoint: The number of delegates allocated to represent Tennessee; and An equal number of alternate delegates, under rules adopted jointly by the house of representatives and the senate. If the general assembly is not in session during the time during which delegates to an […]
§ 3-18-109. Required Votes for Election of Delegates or Alternate Delegates — Recall and Replacement of Delegates — Joint Resolution Required
To be elected a delegate or an alternate delegate, an individual shall receive, in each house of the general assembly, a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the members to which such house is entitled under the Constitution of Tennessee. At the time of election, each alternate delegate shall be paired with a delegate as provided […]
§ 3-18-110. Delegate or Alternate Delegate Not Lucrative Office — Payment for Expenses and Mileage
A delegate or an alternate delegate shall not receive compensation, but shall be eligible for reimbursement for expenses and mileage in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. For purposes of Article II, § 26 of the Constitution of Tennessee, the position […]
§ 3-18-111. Oath
Each delegate and alternate delegate shall, after appointment and before the delegate or alternate delegate may exercise any function as delegate or alternate delegate, execute an oath in writing that the delegate or alternate delegate will: Support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Tennessee; Faithfully abide by and execute any instructions […]