SB 2138 Summary

• Amends 17 O.S. 2001, Section 5 to update the statutory reference for appeals from the Corporation Commission to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

• Changes the reference from a general constitutional provision to specifically cite Article 9, Section 21 of the Oklahoma Constitution.

• Maintains that Corporation Commission cases appealed to the Supreme Court receive precedence on the docket, subject to the specific constitutional provision cited.

• Requires the Supreme Court to advance Corporation Commission cases for immediate consideration and proceed to final judgment without unnecessary delay.

• Effective date: November 1, 2010.