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OK SJR53
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Amends Section 24 of Article V of the Oklahoma Constitution regarding legislator conflicts of interest when voting on bills or measures
- Requires legislators to consider three factors when deciding whether to disclose a personal or private interest: whether the interest impedes their independence of judgment, the effect on public confidence in the Legislature's integrity, and the impact on constituent representation if they abstain from voting
- Allows legislators to vote despite a personal interest if any benefit or detriment they receive is no greater than what accrues to other members of the same business, profession, occupation, or group
- Mandates the Legislature to enact laws or rules to implement these conflict of interest provisions
- Directs the Secretary of State to refer this proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; modifying circumstances under which members of Legislature disclose conflict of interest and not vote.
Government
Last Action
coauthored by Dank (principal House author)
2/22/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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