My name Willis Newton and I live in Virginia Beach, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioners sent follow the limitation of their authority.

Please vote yes on HB8.

My name Gary Roberson and I live in Virginia Beach, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority

Please make sure this bill HB8 is submitted and not delayed. We need to be ready to send representative(s) to this States Convention. We have been working and waiting for this opportunity for change and know the process. Please make sure this is not delayed. Sincerely and respectfully, Mrs. Karen L Wade

I am writing in favor of HB8 and ask for your support and a yes vote. It is important for VA to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent adheres to the limits of their authority. Bruce Tenney, Bumpass VA

Thank you for considering this important piece of legislation. I highly recommend passage at the earliest date possible. It is vital to clearly define the Delegates' duties when they attend the Convention of States in the future. It is clearly evident that this convention will take place, as 20 of the 34 required states are now positioned to ratify any amendments that would arise from such. This legislation will ensure that no bad actors take what is meant to be the voice of the people away from us. Since you will choose who those Delegates will be, pass the guidelines today for their defined actions as such. Thank you again. Katherine Del Conte 43082 Greeley Sq Ashburn, VA 20148

As a constituent of your district, I would like you to know how I feel about the HB8. I feel it is in the best interest for the state of Virginia to pass this bill.

My name is Serge Wing, I live in Potomac Falls Virginia and want to pass along my strong support for HB8 to Open a Constitutional Convention of the States. While the founders have created a magnificent system for us to self govern there are areas that I believe would garner Bipartisan support to Amend our way Government, such as term limits for Congress.

Hello, I would like to express support for a Yes vote on HB8. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name is Vicky Bossie. I live in Yorktown VA. I am asking you to vote "yes" on HB8. It is important that any commissioners who are sent know the extent of their authority.

My name is Milton Clary, and I live in Fairfax, VA. I understand that HB8, the Faithful Delegate Bill Will be on the docket for the House Rules - Studies Subcommittee Monday (2/2/26). I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, once 34 states make application to Congress to call a Convention of State to propose amendments to the Constitution, Congress must make the Call. We currently have 20 and expect four or five more states to follow this Spring. In preparation for such a convention, those states have passed bills similar to HB8. It appears that even if Virginia does not make application, there will be a Convention called and Virginia should be prepared to choose and send delegates to that convention when it occurs. This bill will protect against any attempt during the convention to take it away from the narrow intent for which it is called. HB8 would place strict limits on the delegates sent from Virginia. It enumerates the qualifications of the proposed delegates, the rules for selection and removal, the Oath taken by the delegates, rules regarding their conduct, monitoring the exercise of delegate authority, and the penalties should a delegate violate his or her oath or try to change the agenda of the convention. Lines 140 and 141 of the Bill specifically state that a delegate who exceeds the scope of his/her authority is guilty of a Class 5 felony. I strongly urge you to vote yes on HB8 and send to the House floor for a vote so that Virginia will be prepared to participate once the Convention is called. Very Respectfully, Milton Clary

I am in full support of HB 8 which defines a process to choose, direct, and if necessary, recall and even punish the representatives that you choose to send to any upcoming Article V Convention for proposing amendments to the US Constitution. The Framers knew that the Federal government would need to be restrained from time to time, and they knew the state legislatures would be the final firewall in the federal system. Wolf-Pac has three states that have passed their Article V application. US Term Limits has 12. Kansas recently became the 20th state to pass another version of an application. The Balanced Budget Amendment Task force has 28 states. Only 34 state applications are required to initiate Article V, so Virginia will be involved sooner than you might think. Once triggered, what will you do? Do you have a plan for delegate selection? How will you set their boundaries? Will you have a protocol for recalling or punishing the delegates? How would your answers change if the party makeup of the General Assembly swings as it always does? Will you be known as leaders such as those in the Virginia General Assembly making that very first application for the Bill of Rights on 20NOV, 1788? Or will you sidestep the certainty of a convention, and be left arguing in the hallways about who shall attend, while other states are already at the table? HB8 is a non-partisan framework that is sorely needed for an orderly Virginia delegation process. Failure to plan is not an option. Please vote yes on HB8 to advance this bill. Thank you.

Virginia is headed down a toxic path. We have to turn it around! I voted for you , now you vote YES for me! Also, thanks for your service to VA!!

Good day: My name is Ramona Fortanbary and I am a Leesburg and Loudoun County resident. I am writing to ask you to vote Yes on HB-8. It is essential to ensure that the will of We the People is preserved and maintained. I vote in every election and donate on both sides of the aisle. You have no higher purpose than ensuring that We the People are heard, seen and respected by our elected representatives. Please vote yes on HB-8. Sincerely, Ramona Fortanbary 14055 Springview Ct, Leesburg, Virginia 20176

Thank you for this opportunity. I ask that you grant a floor hearing on HB8. This bill is NOT a call for an Article V convention. Instead, it provides a protection for the Commonwealth. Multiple calls for an Article V convention exist. Many legislators have expressed their fear of such a convention. HB8 lays out qualifications for commissioners sent to a convention and establishes a Class 5 penalty for a commissioner who fails to follow the will of the Virginia Legislature. You’ll hear those in opposition to this bill say that it would give a false sense of security and that it would lead the way to support a resolution calling for a convention that would be unrestrained. HB8 protects the Commonwealth and in no way supports or supposes an Article V convention. I ask for your support on this bill because with or without Virginia’s application, there WILL be an Article V Convention triggered by 34 states. You cannot afford to ignore this bill leaving the Commonwealth unprotected from rogue commissioners.

I vehemently oppose HB8. The factions in this country that are pushing for the undoing of our democracy and way of life are asking for this next nail in the coffin, moving America into a fascist nation. For too many years, these people have advocated for a Constitutional Convention on the premise that the Constitution should require a "balanced budget" at the federal level. However, just like a municipality's charter, once it is open, anything can be changed. We are currently facing headwinds from demonic public policy agendas under the current federal Administration. Passing this bill will only align Virginia with the other hateful states that have been deviously plotting, planning, and pushing for this for too many years. Help save our country, our nation, and for all of the progress we have made over the centuries, moving away from a racially, misogynistic, autocratic government, to one that is more encompassing of all who strive to achieve the "American Dream". Please oppose this bill!

My name is Matt Kelahan, and I live in Ashburn, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when an Article V convention is called and to ensure the commissioner adheres to the limitations of their authority.

I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. My name is Gregory D. Howe and I reside in Gum Spring. I feel that it is important to be prepared when an Article V convention is called.

My name is William H Pinkham of Portsmouth, VA, and my request is that I be represented as in favor of bill HB8 as a "YES" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure any commissioner sent be legally required to abide by the limitation of their authority.

Virginia is operating on a blank legal slate regarding interstate and Article V conventions. While this approach grants flexibility, last minute discussions and legislation expose the Commonwealth to procedural uncertainty and litigation risk. My research (with the heavy lifting done by my AI app) shows me that Virginia currently has no statutory or constitutional framework governing participation in either: • Article V conventions for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution, or • Non Article V interstate conventions, including regional or national deliberative assemblies. Many of your colleagues argue against a COS application because “there are no rules” for an Article V Amendments Convention, so take HB8, make it better if needed but let’s start a Statewide discussion on COS! A statutory, well-planned framework would strengthen state sovereignty, enhance preparedness, and align Virginia with best practices adopted by other states. Kansas just became the 20th State to approve their application to Congress to make the Call for a Convention of States to amend the Constitution. Only 14 States go and we might get three or four more this season.

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My name is Joe Updike and I live in Williamsburg (District 71). I am writing in favor of HB8 and ask for your support and yes vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitations of their authority.

My name is David Williams, and I live in Fairfax, VA. I understand that HB8, the Faithful Delegate Bill Will be on the docket for the House Rules - Studies Subcommittee Monday (2/2/26). I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, once 34 states make application to Congress to call a Convention of State to propose amendments to the Constitution, Congress must make the Call. We currently have 20 and expect four or five more states to follow this Spring. In preparation for such a convention, those states have passed bills similar to HB8. It appears that even if Virginia does not make application, there will be a Convention called and Virginia should be prepared to choose and send delegates to that convention when it occurs. This bill will protect against any attempt during the convention to take it away from the narrow intent for which it is called. HB8 would place strict limits on the delegates sent from Virginia. It enumerates the qualification of the proposed delegates, the rules for selection and removal, the Oath take by the delegates, rules regarding their conduct, monitoring the exercise of delegate authority, and the penalties should a delegate violate his or her oath or try to change the agenda of the convention. Lines 140 and 141 of the Bill specifically state that a delegate who exceeds the scope of his/her authority is guilty of a Class 5 felony. I strongly urge you to vote yes on HB8 and send to the House floor for a vote so Virginia will be prepared to participate in the Convention once it is called.

My name Leita Bennett and I have lived in Fairfax, VA for over 30 years. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. I believe that this bill is critical to our protection and want you to understand that I back it 100 percent.

Our very own Virginian, George Mason saw a day coming when the federal government would get so large and powerful that the people and the states would be largely ignored. He added a clause to Article V of rhe Constitution for such a day. We are here. Over the past few years, this petition has been presented to committee in Virginia to propose amendments. However, several members of the committee have been concerned about the delegates chosen going rogue and not doing what they were called to do. This faithful delegates proposal would remove that concern. Please adopt the faithful delegates proposal before you.

I am Lisa Patrick of Lynchburg, and I urge you to vote in favor of HB8. Commissioners must never exceed their job limits. There is too much of that going on in this country.

We are in the rules stage of HB 8. Please vote favorably yes so convention of states can advance. Thankyou.

Good morning Chair and esteemed members, my name is Josephine Gilbert and I live in Warrenton, Virginia. I am a Northern Virginia resident who believes the Commonwealth is not prepared should a Convention be called. To date 20 states have called for a Convention of States. Virginians are woefully unprepared to even attend or monitor that convention. We have zero laws to select and control those individuals that you choose and send to observe and act. Virginia is basically defenseless against miscreant delegates from out-of-state. HB-8 corrects this by acting as a firewall to GA-dispatched representatives who join others in making mischief by restricting who can represent you, making a rogue vote against instructions a felony, and a way for GA leaders to instantly recall and void votes of a representative who goes off topic. If you're worried about uncontrolled extremists, HB-8 is the leash to hold your representatives back from joining a radical coalition. You may oppose a convention to amend the US Constitution, but you must not ignore the 20 states who already have passed a resolution. Please pass HB-8 to ensure the Commonwealth's values are legally non-negotiable.

Good morning Chair and esteemed members, my name is Josephine Gilbert and I live in Warrenton, Virginia. I am a Northern Virginia resident who believes the Commonwealth is not prepared should a Convention be called. To date 20 states have called for a Convention of States. Virginians are woefully unprepared to even attend or monitor that convention. We have zero laws to select and control those individuals that you choose and send to observe and act. Virginia is basically defenseless against miscreant delegates from out-of-state. HB-8 corrects this by acting as a firewall to GA-dispatched representatives who join others in making mischief by restricting who can represent you, making a rogue vote against instructions a felony, and a way for GA leaders to instantly recall and void votes of a representative who goes off topic. If you're worried about uncontrolled extremists, HB-8 is the leash to hold your representatives back from joining a radical coalition. You may oppose a convention to amend the US Constitution, but you must not ignore the 20 states who already have passed a resolution. Please pass HB-8 to ensure the Commonwealth's values are legally non-negotiable.

My name is Bruce Olsen I live in Charlotte county ,Virginia . I and my wife Grace are asking for a yes vote on bill Hb 8. It’s important for Virginia to be prepared if an article v convention were to be called . Thank you! Please represent the voice of the people. Sincerely.Bruce and Grace Olsen

My name Shawn Nunez and I live in Richmond, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

Please support this bill so Virginia is prepared for the eventual Convention of States. The founding fathers from VA included this provision so that states can have a fair shake against the federal government's overreach on our everyday lives. That time is now! Please vote yes to move this important bill through the GA.

My name Ann Miles and I live in Virginia Beach VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

I am writing in favor of GB 8 and I am asking for your support and "Yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Artical V convention called and to ensure the Commissioner sent follows the limitation if their authority.

Ladies and Gentlemen: This bill is to prepare for a circumstance ( a convention of states ) that can happen. What is the cost of preparing for such event? Nothing. Should it happen, the Delegates will, at least, look thoughtful and prepared with compliant delegates to that convention. I am at a loss to see the advantages of ignoring this possibility. Please, delegates, you have only to exercise a little foresight to save yourselves the possibility of looking foolish and ill-prepared.

My name Brad Keeney and I live in Boydton, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

From Robert Glista, registered voter living in Sterling Virginia. I am asking you to support HB8. It is imperative that Virginia support this bill when an Article V Convention is called. Our representative to the convention needs to be aware of, and support, the authority that our state authorizes and entrusts them with. We have to have specific guidelines and instructions for our representatives, and this bill will provide the legal foundation. Again, request that you vote in favor of HB8.

My name is Richard Engel and I live in Virginia Beach. I am writing to encourage passage of HB8, the Faithful Delegate Act. This act will define the authority and constraints guarding the role of delegates to an Article V Convention of States. Hopefully the required 34 states will pass resolutions calling for such a convention in the near future. May God bless the Commonwealth of Virginia as it joins the other states in curbing the power and corruption of the federal government, and...MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

My name is Thomas Caragher and I live in Chesapeake, VA. I want to express my support for HB8 and ask for your yes vote in its favor. I believe it is imperative to the well being of Virginia and the nation as a whole that the commonwealth joins 20 other states in calling for an Article V convention and is prepared to follow the lawful limits of authority when the convention is called. Thank you for your time.

: My name is Michelle Hemmin and I live in Ferrum, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name is Robert Lyon I live in Appomattox Virginia I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and a yes vote. It is very important that Virginia to be prepared when there is a article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follows the limitation of their authority. Thank you

My name John Bisbing and I live in Portsmouth, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name Sherry Walker and I live in South Chesterfield , VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

Fellow Virginians, You represent us. I, and many others, want Virginia to be properly represented by its delegate in the event of an Article V Convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The delegate needs to follow your instructions - regardless of political party affiliation. Pleas support HB8; it will accomplish this, and ensure that the delegate remains in control of the state of Virginia. thank you, David Haring Bedford County

My name Jim Stuart and I live in Augusta County near Staunton, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name James Robinson and I live in Stafford County, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follows the limitation of their authority.

My name Diane Drakeley, residing at 7838 Olivet Ct, Alexandria, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and your yes vote. I think that HB 8 is a brilliant way to make sure that the intentions of Virginians are carried out in an Article V Convention. It is important to be prepared and to ensure the commissioners sent adhere to the limitations of their authority. Thank you for listening, Diane Drakeley

I ask that you vote "Yes" on HB8. It is very important that Virginia has a part in our C.O.S. This was started by a Virginia Founding father. We should be represented as an important state participant. Our commissioner representing us needs to be clear on there responsibility and limitations. This article 5 act of our constitution is WAY OVERDUE. IT IS TIME THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS SHOWN IT WORKS FOR US, Responsible to our state legislature, our Commonwealths officials. Thank you!

Vote YES to HB8

My name George Craig and I live in Winchester,, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. Thank you.

I respectfully request a favorable vote on HB8. An Article V Convention of States is the only way to get the federal government to remain within the restraints of our Constitution. 20 States have already passed a resolution calling for the Convention and soon, I hope, Virginia will join the ranks of 34 States needed to force congress to call for the Convention. The passage of HB8 will provide the proper foundation for our Virginia delegation to participate in the Convention. Thank you for your service to our commonwealth and please vote to move HB8 along. Sincerely, William Siwek Spotsylvania, VA

I am Tammy Keaton of Brandy Station VA. I am in favor of this Bill and ask you to please vote in favor as well.

My name Alan Arruda and I live in Williamsburg , VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

Dear Honorable members of our Virginia Congress, My name is Lisa Lineweaver and I am a constituent of Stafford, VA. It is important to be prepared for when an Article V Convention occurs; 20 states have already passed legislation regarding this matter. Therefore, please support HB8 which would place limitations on the commissioner whom would be sent so they do not abuse their authority. Thank you, Lisa Lineweaver

My name is Daniel and I live in Prince William County, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

Hello, my name Kelly Collins and I live in Abingdon, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It will be important for Virginia to be prepared if /when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

My name is Michael Lee Rilee and I live in Herndon, Virginia. I write in support of HB8 and ask you to vote yes on the measure. It is important that Virginia be able to govern its commissioners when an Article V Convention is called.

My name is Steven Hylan and I live in Ashland, VA. I was excited to learn about HB8 and am now writing to encourage you all to give your support behind it and vote yes! When there is an Article V convention we must have guidelines/ limitations for our commissioner or commissioners to follow. Unity in focus is vital at an article V convention.

My name is Roger Winegard. I reside in Singers Glen, VA. I support the up coming bill HB 8 and I and asking that you support it as well. So when it comes up 2/2/26 I would like for you to vote yes in support of it. V/R William R Winegard MSG (Ret)

I am writing in favor of HB8 and ask support and "Yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Artical V Convention called and to ensure the Commissioner sent follows the limitations of their authority.

My name is Dirk Gold, born &raised in VA. Please vote YES to HB8. This bill will provide guidance for rules and accountability to the VA Legislators (you) for all delegates representing VA in any interstate convention such as the proposed Convention of States (see Article V of the US Constitution). Today, in our nation, we are witnessing too much out of control chaos. This bill will establish guidance and controls to proactively prevent misbehavior from people representing VA. Just THINK and vote YES, thank you.

My name is Bruce J Ansell, and I live in Henrico, Virginia. I am writing to express my support for HB 8 and respectfully ask for your “yes” vote on this legislation. It is critically important for Virginia to be fully prepared should an Article V Convention be called. Proper preparation helps ensure that any commissioners sent on behalf of the Commonwealth clearly understand and adhere to the limitations of their authority, as intended by law. This protects both the process and the integrity of our Constitution. HB 8 is an important step in ensuring that Virginia is ready, informed, and responsibly represented if such a convention occurs. For these reasons, I strongly encourage you to support and vote in favor of this bill. Thank you for your time and for your service to the Commonwealth. A copy of this letter is attached for your reference. Respectfully, Bruce J Ansell Henrico, VA

My name is Debbie Mizelle and I live in Portsmouth, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follows the limitation of their authority.

I support HB 8 and HB 5

By Robert Neatrour To be prepared for an Article V Convention, I am requesting that the Virginia House pass the HB resolution. Robert E Neatrour Fairfax, BA

My name Theresa Lindstrom from Heathsville , VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. I feel it Is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. Thank you for listening and please vote favorably. Thank you

My name is Audie Hittle and I live in Aldie, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name is Aaron Boston. I live at 9423 Charter Gate Dr, Mechanicsville VA 23116. I urge you to support HB8. Being prepared for a Convention of States is very important to me.

My name is Carol Brown and I live in Moseley VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called to promote amendments from the people.

My name is Earl K (Ken) Hamilton and I live in Stafford, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. The proposed 500 KV power line is projected to run directly over my house. My wife and I are elderly and have serious concerns about the safety of this installation, not to mention the negative impact on our property value. I am a Navy veteran who is retired and living on a fixed income. This project would likely force me to sell my property and move.

Hello my name is Jimmy Sutliff I live in Troutville Va. I am writing in favor of HB8 and asking for your support. I need you to vote for it. We need to be ready when article V convention is called and ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name is John Switzer and live in Rockbridge Baths, VA. I am writing in favor of HB8 and ask for your support and a "yes" vote on this bill. It is important that once an Article V convention is called, Virginia is prepared and to ensure any commissioner sent will faithfully follow the limitations of their authority.

My name Robin Candace Poling and I live in Fincastle, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name is Kat McNeal and I live in Staunton, VA. I am in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support with a “yes” vote. It is important for VA to be prepared when there is Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

My name David Huners and I live in Fairfax County, Herndon , VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Hello, my name is Hope Jordan, from Hampton, Virginia. I am writing in favor of HB8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important to be prepared when there is an Article V Convention called. Thank you.

My name is Douglas Mace and I live in Dinwiddie, VA. I am writing to you in favor of HB 8 and I'm sincerely requesting your support and "yes" vote. It is very important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure that the commissioner sent, follows the limitations of their authority.

My name John Mathews and I live in Gloucester, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. Sincerely, John Mathews

Written Testimony - For HB8 02/02/2026 Rules - Studies Subcommittee meeting I am a resident and voter in Amherst County, and I am concerned that the General Assembly and appropriate committees are going to be woefully unprepared for an Article V amendment convention. This is the second year that the topic of HB8 has been presented and the Senate Rules Committee, a few days ago, rejected the companion bill SB549. I am hoping that the House Rules Committee will not do the same. I am asking you to seriously consider the importance of this bill HB8 in relation to any future convention that may be called under Article V of the US Constitution and give it fair hearing and discussion on the House floor. This is a non-partisan bill which neither supports nor opposes Article V convention. The state of Virginia may not be one of the states that passes resolution to call for the convention, but you can all be assured that Virginia will want to participate when it passes the 34-state threshold. Will the General Assembly be prepared to attend and monitor such a convention or will they be caught flat footed and woefully unprepared? Think about that. The biggest objections to an amendment convention are that there are no guidelines or rules and how delegates are chosen or how they are controlled, etc. At least a dozen states have recognized these problems and have passed bills like HB8 that address those concerns. A summary of those concerns is below and in HB8: · the qualifications of delegates, · their selection and removal, · the delegates commissioning process, · the delegates responsibilities, · the rules and behavior expected, · compensation, · possible consequences of exceeding their delegate charter These are all the things that would need to be considered and defined before Virginians can successfully attend a future convention, and the momentum for an amendment convention is gaining steam. Can you imagine being caught flat-footed if a call for an Article V convention passes? Wouldn’t it be best to define the above questions now and avoid construction of such legislation in a politically charged environment. I think it would be better to be prepared rather than be embarrassed by not being ready to participate in the amendment process. The American citizenry is quite aware of the out-of-control federal government and federal bureaucracy, and momentum is increasing to pass amendment resolutions to tackle the debt, the seemingly lifetime tenured congress and the federal overreach in their lives. A majority of voters, regardless of political affiliation, overwhelmingly support this solution. The federal balanced budget resolution (BBA) 28 states of the required 34 and COSAction has 20 states. It isn’t a question of if it will pass, it is just a matter of time when it happens. So, I go back to my original question in the beginning, asking you to seriously consider the importance of this bill HB8 in relation to any future convention that may be called under Article V of the US Constitution and give it a fair hearing and discussion on the House floor. Thank you for consideration Dennis Denton Amherst County Resident and Voter

My name is Nancy Armstrong, I am a resident of Chesapeake, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8, and urge you to support it and vote YES! It is important for Virginia to be prepared for the Article V convention when it is called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. Thank you and God Bless America 🇺🇸

I would like your vote on HB8.

I am writing in support of voting for HB8 on 2/2. This is an important step towards delegate accountability.

I support this bill. It’s important.

I support HB8 bill and hope you support it as well. Thank you for your support

My name Richard Martindell and I live in Craig County VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. This is a critical bill which has no equal in importance. This is the most honest and responsible way to right issues with the method our Country's founders created. Therefore , it is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority.

Subject: Written Testimony in Support of HB 8 (Faithful Commissioner / Faithful Delegate Act) My name is Douglas P. Harden, and I am a resident of Annandale, Virginia (Fairfax County). I write to express strong support for HB 8, the Faithful Commissioner/Faithful Delegate bill. Article V is not ordinary legislation. It is a high-stakes constitutional mechanism. If Virginia ever sends commissioners to a convention, those individuals must be bound to Virginia’s lawful instructions and limited authority—period. The Commonwealth must not rely on informal promises, good intentions, or after-the-fact political pressure. It needs a real statutory framework that makes clear: (1) who may serve, (2) what authority they have, and (3) what happens if they exceed it. HB 8 is prudent and responsible because it treats commissioners as what they are: agents of the Commonwealth, not independent actors. The bill’s emphasis on enforceable limits and penalties is not “extreme”, it is the minimum necessary to protect Virginia’s sovereignty and the integrity of the process. In any serious government function, authority without enforceable limits is not authority at all. I urge the committee to report HB 8 and I respectfully request your YES vote. Douglas P. Harden Annandale, Virginia Virginia Resident Virginia Voter Virginia Taxpayer 13th Generation Virginian

My name is Edward H. Gower Jr., I live in Axton, 24054. I am imploring you to vote yes on HB8!

Howdy. My name Mark Cook. We are just north of Richmond ...Dowell. I write in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is vitally important for Virginia to be prepared and in attendance when there is an Article V convention.

My name is James sedoris,I live in fredericksburg va. I am writing in favor of HB8 and ask for your support and yes vote.

My name is Robert Evans Roanoke, Va , you need to vote yes to HB8 so that Virginia will be ready article V convention when it is called

My name John Woodworth and I live in Waynesboro, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner sent follow the limitation of their authority. Enforcement with criminal penalties will make them accountable to the legislature.

My family, neighbors and I insist that you support HB 8 which sets the selection process/qualifications for commissioners sent to an Article V convention and penalties for any commissioner that exceeds his/her authority while at the convention. As you should know, Article V of the U.S. Constitution affords States a method to rein in what they foresaw would become a bloated, overbearing and unaccountable Federal Government. Indeed it has! You should know that Virginian, George Mason, is the one Founder who insisted that Article V be in our Constitution. Certainly you all recognize the unsustainable debt our Federal government has burdened us with. But worse is the Government’s insatiable craving for more control over every aspect of our lives, our business, our conduct – in short, our Liberty. George Mason knew that members of a Federal government would never propose Amendments to our Constitution that would limit their own power. That’s why States must do so! That’s why you must support HB 8. My experience is that anything the government does takes longer, costs more, and yields mediocre results at best. The last time I did the math: there are an average of 9 new regulations per day coming down the pike from various Federal agencies, costing the average American household over $17,000 per year ! Your support for HB 8 will help place Virginia where it belongs with other States that understand George Mason’s concern.

My name is Kevin Brennan and I live in Basye, VA. I am writing in favor of HB 8 and ask for your support and "yes" vote. It is important for Virginia to be prepared when there is an Article V convention called and to ensure the commissioner(s) sent follow the limitation of their authority.

I am a Northern Virginia resident who believes the Commonwealth is dangerously exposed to sister states asking for an Article V amendment convention to address needs for a federal balanced budget (BBA), limits on tenure of federal legislators, judges and bureaucrats, as well as control of federal overreach into our lives. Concerning the first (BBA), to date 28 states have called for Article V convention, and for the other two (term limits and overreach) twenty states have moved for that same convention. What is clear is that sister states are pushing for an Article V amendment convention. Also clear is that Virginians are woefully unprepared to even attend or monitor such convention. We have zero laws to select and control those individuals that the GA chooses and sends to observe and act. Virginia is basically defenseless against miscreant delegates from out-of-state. HB8 is filed this session to correct this deficiency by acting as a firewall to GA-dispatched representatives who join others in making mischief by restricting who can represent you, making a rogue vote against instructions a felony, and a way for GA leaders to instantly recall and void votes of a representative who goes off-topic. If you're worried about uncontrolled extremists, HB8 is the sanction to hold your representatives back from joining a radical coalition from states like Florida and Texas. You may well oppose a convention to amend the US Constitution, Delegates, but you are unwise to ignore the total of 48 states which have already gone on record wanting to use Article V to amend our federal Constitution. Please send HB8 to the floor to ensure the Commonwealth's values are enforceable and protected NOW to avoid constructing such legislation in a pre-convention politically-charged environment. The embarrassment of not being ready to present Virginia's values to an Article V convention will rest with you if you take no action.