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OK HB1712

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Wes Hilliard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 20 O.S. 2001, Section 1 regarding the composition and appointment of Oklahoma's Supreme Court.

  • Changes gender-specific language in the statute from "his" to "a successor" to clarify gender-neutral succession language for Supreme Court justices.

  • Maintains that the Supreme Court shall consist of nine justices appointed from four additional judicial districts created by the legislation.

  • Effective date set for November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Courts; Supreme Court; clarifying language; effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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