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OK HJR1015

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Schwartz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 4 of Article XXVIII of the Oklahoma Constitution to permit sales of nonalcoholic beverages and wine/spirit accessories at liquor stores.

  • Allows package stores to sell items specifically designed to mix with alcoholic beverages (such as mixers), as well as bottle openers, corkscrews, and other wine and spirit accessories.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposed constitutional amendment to voters for approval or rejection through ballot referendum.

  • Establishes ballot language explaining the measure would allow liquor stores to sell nonalcoholic items designed to be mixed with alcoholic beverages and wine/spirit accessories, with implementing legislation to be enacted by the Legislature.

  • Requires the Chief Clerk of the House to file copies of the resolution with the Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage.

Legislative Description

Intoxicating liquors; modifying provision dealing with sale of certain items; ballot title; filing.

Intoxicating Liquors

Last Action

Authored by Senator Jolley (principal Senate author)

2/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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