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OK SJR48
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment requiring Oklahoma Legislature to meet in regular session only in odd-numbered years beginning the first Monday in February and ending the last Friday in May.
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Modifies Section 21 of Article 5 to state that members of Legislature can only receive compensation in years when a regular legislative session is held.
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Creates Board on Legislative Compensation composed of nine appointed members and two ex officio nonvoting members to review and adjust legislator compensation every two years.
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Requires Secretary of State to refer both proposed amendments to voters for approval through a ballot measure asking voters to support or oppose the legislative session and compensation changes.
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Directs President Pro Tempore of Senate to file copies of resolution with Secretary of State and Attorney General after passage.
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; requiring regular legislative sessions only in odd-numbered years; limiting legislative compensation.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Appropriations
2/2/2010