HB1196

This bill sets up rules for how South Dakota can participate in a federal constitutional convention (called an Article V convention) if enough states request one, including defining key terms like "delegates," "legislative instructions," and what counts as an unauthorized amendment. The bill establishes that South Dakota delegates must follow instructions from the state legislature and cannot vote on amendments outside the approved subject matter. These changes update South Dakota's existing laws about the state's role in any potential constitutional amendment process at the federal level.