Plain English Breakdown
The bill mentions 'related matters' and repealing conflicting laws, but does not specify what those are in the provided summary.
Oath Act
This bill changes election laws to stop people disqualified by the U.S. Constitution from running for office and sets rules to remove them if they engage in activities that could define them as subversive.
What This Bill Does
- Amends state election laws so persons disqualified under the United States Constitution cannot be nominated or elected.
- Updates vacancy of office laws to allow removal based on certain provisions of the U.S. Constitution.
- Provides for vacation of office if a person engages in activities that could result in them being defined as a subversive person.
Who It Names or Affects
- Persons disqualified from holding office under the United States Constitution
- Individuals engaging in activities that could define them as a subversive person
Terms To Know
- Vacation of office
- The process by which an elected position becomes empty because the holder is removed or leaves.
- Subversive person
- A term used in the bill to describe someone engaging in activities that could lead to removal from office, though the specific definition comes from other laws.
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list every specific activity that counts as subversive.
- The effective date of this law is not provided in the source material.