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OK HJR1020

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gary Banz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Calls a Constitutional Convention to convene July 15, 2013 in Oklahoma City to alter, revise, amend, or propose a new state Constitution.

  • Establishes 112 delegates comprised of 76 from the Legislature (52 House, 24 Senate), 14 from Executive Department agencies, 6 from Judicial Department, and 16 from the public at large, with geographic and partisan balance requirements.

  • Convention must adjourn by June 30, 2014 and delegates receive mileage and per diem reimbursement capped at 90 days of service.

  • Any proposed constitutional changes must be submitted to voters for approval at the 2014 General Election; prohibits the Convention from repealing provisions added through initiative petitions or legislative referendums.

  • Requires the resolution itself to be submitted to voters at the next general election for approval before the Convention can proceed.

Legislative Description

Constitutional Convention; calling a Constitutional Convention; ballot title; filing.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

3/23/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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