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OK SJR70

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tom Ivester

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a new Section 2A to Article I of the Oklahoma Constitution protecting religious freedom and conscience rights.

  • Prohibits compelling any person to frequent, support, or contribute money for any religious worship, place, ministry, or teacher against their will.

  • Guarantees freedom to profess and argue religious opinions without suffering restraint, molestation, or burden on body or goods, with such freedoms not affecting civil rights or capacities.

  • Declares these religious liberty protections are natural rights of mankind and states that any future legislative act repealing or narrowing these protections would constitute an infringement of natural rights.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer the amendment to voters for approval and establishes ballot title and filing procedures with the Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; enacting provisions relating to religious freedom.

General Legislation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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