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OK SJR48

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tom Ivester

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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