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Proposal Details

Proposal ID	1316
Proposal	By-Laws - Article 2 Amendment
Presenter	National Black Caucus
Floor Manager	Kalia Fitzgerald
Phase	Closed - Adopted
Discussion	07-06-2026 - 07-27-2026
Voting	07-28-2026 - 08-02-2026
Presens Quorum	Two Thirds of Active Accredited States/Caucuses
Consens Quorum	Two Thirds of Yes and No Votes

Background

This proposal modernizes Article II by adding structured subsection numbering (2-1 through 2-3), splitting the former unnumbered paragraphs into clearly labeled provisions, and making minor language corrections The substantive rights and composition of the National Committee are unchanged; this is a clarity and consistency update.

Proposal

Amend the GPUS Bylaws, Article II. Membership and The National Committee, (https://gpus.org/bylaws/)

Current Bylaws:

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP AND THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE

1. Definitions

The term “state” as used in these bylaws shall refer to any state, commonwealth, district or territory entitled to voting representation or non-voting delegate status in the United States House of Representatives.

The term “underrepresented group” as used in these bylaws shall refer to any grouping of Greens, not explicitly ideological in nature, that has historically failed to attain adequate access to power in society at-large and/or within the Green movement, as determined by the National Committee.

2. National Committee

The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States shall consist of the representatives of state parties and accredited caucuses of underrepresented groups.

The National Committee shall be the final decision-making body of the Green Party of the United States.

The National Committee shall approve a democratic deliberative Platform process that encourages and facilitates discussion and debate among Greens at all levels, leading to voting in each even numbered year to consider amendments to revise the Platform.

The presidential nominating convention of the Green Party is the delegated decision-making body responsible for nominating the national Green Party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates and approving the Green Party’s national platform in those years in which it convenes”

Meetings of the National Committee and the nominating convention may be attended by Greens who are not voting representatives or delegates.

A delegate to the National Committee may cast an additional vote at a National Conference in place of an absent delegate, as long as the total number of votes cast for that state does not exceed its total allowed votes on the National Committee, or twice the number of voting delegates in attendance.

The apportionment to the various state parties and caucuses of delegates to the National Committee shall be determined by rules established by the National Committee and incorporated into a Rules document separate from these Bylaws.

3. Sustaining Membership

Individuals may become sustaining members of the Green Party of the United States by paying dues set by the National Committee on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Members of state parties shall be actively encouraged to become sustaining members of the Green Party of the United States. Sustaining members shall receive the Association’s publications and other benefits as determined by the National Committee.

New Bylaws:

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP AND THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE

2-1 Definitions

The term "state" as used in these bylaws shall refer to any state, commonwealth, district, or territory entitled to voting representation or non-voting delegate status in the United States House of Representatives.

The term "underrepresented group" as used in these bylaws shall refer to any grouping of Greens, not explicitly ideological in nature, that has historically failed to attain adequate access to power in society at-large and/or within the Green movement, as determined by the National Committee.

2-2 National Committee

2-2.1 Composition
The National Committee of the Green Party of the United States shall consist of the representatives of state parties and accredited caucuses of underrepresented groups.

2-2.2 Decision-making Authority
The National Committee shall be the final decision-making body of the Green Party of the United States.

2-2.3 Platform Process
The National Committee shall approve a democratic deliberative Platform process that encourages and facilitates discussion and debate among Greens at all levels, leading to voting in each even-numbered year to consider amendments to revise the Platform.

2-2.4 Presidential Nominating Convention
The presidential nominating convention of the Green Party is the delegated decision-making body responsible for nominating the national Green Party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates and approving the Green Party's national platform in those years in which it convenes.

2-2.5 Attendance
Meetings of the National Committee and the nominating convention may be attended by Greens who are not voting representatives or delegates.

2-2.6 Voting Delegates
A delegate to the National Committee may cast an additional vote at a National Conference in place of an absent delegate, as long as the total number of votes cast for that state does not exceed its total allowed votes on the National Committee, or twice the number of voting delegates in attendance.

2-2.7 Apportionment
The apportionment of delegates to the National Committee for various state parties and caucuses shall be determined by rules established by the National Committee and incorporated into a separate Rules document, distinct from these Bylaws.

2-3 Sustaining Membership

Individuals may become sustaining members of the Green Party of the United States by paying dues set by the National Committee on a sliding scale based on their ability to pay. State party members shall be actively encouraged to become sustaining members of the Green Party of the United States. Sustaining members shall receive the Association's publications and other benefits as determined by the National Committee.

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References

CONTACT: BLACK CAUCUS ADMIN - bcgpus@gmail.com

https://gpus.org/bylaws

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